Tian Han

Tian Han (田汉; pinyin: tiánhàn) (March 12, 1898 - December 10, 1968) was a Chinese playwright. He fashioned himself shòuchāng (寿昌, uncle great wild goose), and had various other pen names, including bóhóng (伯鸿), Chen Yu, shùrén (漱人), and hànxiān (汉仙, the Chinese immortal).

Tian Han was born in Changsha, Hunan province. He is best known for writing the lyrics of The March of the Volunteers, which is the national anthem of the People's Republic of China.