Bertrand Russell

  

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    (1872-1970)–British philosopher, logician and mathematician

  

  In Shanghai: October 12 to October 20, 1920

  

  Stayed at: Room 103, Yipinxiang Hotel (the present junction of Middle Xizang Road and Hankou Road)

  

  Activities: October 13–In the evening attended the welcome banquet at Dadong Hotel (the present Wing on Department Store on West Nanjing Road) organized by 6 organizations including Jiangsu Education Society and delivered a speech on China Should Preserve its Quintessence of Chinese Culture.

  

  October 14–In the afternoon delivered a speech on Principles of Social Reconstruction at China School in Wusong.

  

  October 15–In the morning accepted the exclusive interview by Shanghai Newspaper and paid a visit to Shanghai Newspaper Office (the present 309 Hankou Road, the site of Jiefang Daily Group).

  October 16–In the afternoon invited to deliver a speech on Functions of Education at Jiangsu Education Society at 348 Fangxie Road.