Ruth Weiss (journalist)
Ruth Felicitas Weiss | |
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Weiss in 2006 | |
| Born | December 11, 1908 |
| Died | March 6, 2006 (aged 97) Beijing, China |
| Other names | Wei Lushi (魏璐诗) |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, journalist |
| Known for | Being the last surviving European eyewitness of the birth of People's Republic of China |
| Spouse | Yeh Hsuan |
| Children | 2 Sons |
Ruth F. Weiss (December 11, 1908 – March 6, 2006), also known by her Chinese name, Wèi Lùshī (Chinese: 魏璐诗), was an Austrian-Chinese educator and journalist. She was the last surviving European eyewitness of the Chinese Communist Revolution and the beginnings of the People’s Republic of China.