Gu Weijun studies abroad in Columbia University and received Ph.D in law. From 1922 to 1926, he served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Finance, and Vicarious Premier in Northern Government.
His residence in Tianjin is situated in Wellington Road of British Settlement (now No.267 Hebei Road, Heping District). It is 3 storied western classical villa with basement, 45 rooms in storied house and 2 bungalows, which covers an area of 1,400 square meters. It was listed as Cultiral Relic Protection Unit.