Background
Bielenstein, Hans Henrik August was born on April 8, 1920 in Stockholm. Son of Maximilian August Rudolf Gottfried and Elsbeth Margot Erika (von Gruenewaldt) Bielenstein. came to the United States, 1961.
Bielenstein, Hans Henrik August was born on April 8, 1920 in Stockholm. Son of Maximilian August Rudolf Gottfried and Elsbeth Margot Erika (von Gruenewaldt) Bielenstein. came to the United States, 1961.
Doctor of Philosophy, Royal University, Stockholm, 1954.
Professor Oriental languages, head, School Oriental Studies, Australian National U., Canberra, 1952-1961; professor Chinese history, Columbia, since 1961; Dean Lung professor Chinese, Columbia, 1985-1990; Dean Lung professor emeritus Chinese, Columbia, since 1990; department chairman East Asian languages and cultures, Columbia, 1969-1977.
Served with Swedish Volunteer Corps to Finland, 1939-1940. Member Royal Academy Literature History and Antiquity (correspondent Sweden), Union Club.
Married Gabrielle Carter Maupin, January 12, 1954. Children: Danielle Erika Mary, Andrea Johanna Gabrielle.