Who's Who in China (3rd edition)/Lan Chien-shu

Admiral K. K. Lang

篮建樞学季北

(Lan Chien-shin)

Admiral K. K. Lang born at Minghouhsien, Fukien, in 1858, He received his naval education at the Foochow Naval School, graduating from that institution in 1874 with the highest honors. Immediately after his graduation, he joined the navy, working gradually up as third second lieutenant and was chosen as Lieut. Commander of the Chaoyung War Vessel which once visited Great Britain. Following his return, he served as Captain of the gunboats, Chen Cheung, Chen Hsi and Chen Nan and of the training ships, We Yuen, Chiah and Tung Chi and of the cruiser Hai Chin. During the last days of the Manchus he was tranferred to the Ministry of Navy, when he served respectively as Staff officer, head of the Administrative Department and Rear Admiral with right to wear the peacock feather and occupying important offices in Chihli and Shantung. When the Republic was established, Admiral Lang was appointed in April 1912 as senior member of the Naval General Staff and became commander-in-chief of the First Squadron. In July 1913, he was appointed Counsellor on Naval Affairs to the President and on May 16, of the following year was given the office of Chief of the Naval Staff of the President. In March 1918, Admiral Lang was appointed the Commander-in chief of the Chinese Navy, succeeding Admiral Sah Cheng-ping. In October 1919 Admiral Lang was awarded the Second Class Paokuang Chiaho. In January 1920 he was awarded the Fourth Order of Merit. In July 1921 he was made a Chiangchun of the Chiangchun Fu or College of Marshals with the two word title Ching Wei. In June 1922 he was relieved by Admiral Tu Hsi-kuei of the post of Commander-in-chief of the Navy.