Richard Wilhelm (sinologist)

Richard Wilhelm (10 May 18732 March 1930) was a German sinologist, theologian and missionary. 
Life.
He lived in China for 25 years, he became fluent in spoken and written Chinese, and grew to love and admire the Chinese people. He is best known for his translations of philosophical works from Chinese into German, which have been translated into other major languages of the world, including English. His translation of the "I Ching" is still known as one of the finest. Also known for his translation of "The Secret of the Golden Flower." Carl Jung, was a personal friend of Wilhelm.
Lau Nui Suan introduced Wilhelm to Chinese yoga philosophy and the psychology of the "I Ching".
Family and friends.
His son Hellmut Wilhelm was also a sinologist, and was professor of Chinese at the University of Washington. Wilhelm was a close friend of the renowned Chinese educator and diplomat Dr. Li Linsi.
Richard Wilhelm Translation Centre.
The Richard Wilhelm Translation Centre at Ruhr-Universität Bochum was founded in 1993 by Helmut Martin.