Lin Wang
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Lin Wang (Chinese: 林旺; pinyin: Lín Wàng; Zhuyin Fuhao: ㄌ一ㄣˊ ㄨㄤˋ; 1917 – 26 February 2003) was an Asian elephant that served with the Chinese Expeditionary Force during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945) and later relocated to Taiwan with the Kuomintang forces.[1]: 15 Lin Wang lived out most of his life in the Taipei Zoo and was the most famous animal of the zoo.[2] Many adults and children alike affectionately called the bull elephant "Grandpa Lin Wang."[3]
For the composer, see Lin Wang (composer).
For other uses, see Lin Wang (disambiguation).
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Lin Wang | |
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Native name | 林旺 |
Born | January 18, 1917 British Burma |
Died | 26 February, 2003 (aged 86) Taipei Zoo, Taipei, Taiwan |
Allegiance | Republic of China |
Service/ | Republic of China Army |
Years of service | 1943–52 |
Rank | General |
Unit | Chinese Expeditionary Force |
Battles/wars | Second Sino-Japanese War World War II |
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