Chen Ding-nan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Chen Ding-nan

Taiwanese politician

Date of Birth: 29-Sep-1943

Place of Birth: Samseng

Date of Death: 05-Nov-2006

Profession: politician, magistrate

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Chen Ding-nan (29 September 1943 – 5 November 2006), sometimes transliterated Chen Ting-nan or referred to as David Chen, was an environmentalist Taiwanese politician and Minister of Justice noted for his efforts to fight corruption and characterized as a leader of the country's anti-nuclear movement.
Due to the 9–13 July 2002 state visit to the United States of America Chen became the first Taiwan government official since 1979 (when the United States cut its official diplomatic relations with Taiwan) to have been invited into the White House.