Liang Qichao (February 23, 1873–January 19, 1929), character Zhuoru, was an accomplished scholar, philosopher and reformist in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Born in Xinhui, Guangdong Province, he received his first education from his father who was a farmer. In all senses, Liang was a prodigy, for he could write essays of thousands of words at the age of nine. Greatly inspired by the book “Information About the Globe” (《瀛環志略》), Liang got his vision broadened and interested in western ideology. Later, he went to study at Wanmu Caotang (万木草堂) in Guangzhou and became the student of Kang Youwei, a famous political reformist, who exerted far-reaching influence on Liang’s future life.

In 1895, Liang went to Beijing with Kang for national examination and led the famous Gong Zhe Shangshu Movement. As one of the leaders in Wuxu Reform or known as the “Hundred Days' Reform”, Liang actively introduced many political and social theories from western countries, which was quite influential among intellectuals at that time.

When the reform failed and all the hopes turned into bubbles, Liang shifted from political publicity to literature and took on a journey to Europe, where he witnessed many social problems. He believed that western culture has collapsed and oriental culture would take on the central role in human civilization. After he returned to China, he devoted himself to academic studies esp. that of historiography, till his death.

Liang had two wives in his entire life, who gave him nine children. All of them had made remarkable achievements, including Liang Sicheng, Liang Qichao’s first son, who was an eminent architect and Liang Siyong, Liang Qichao’s second son, who was a famous archaeologist. Both of them were scientific personnel at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.