An Shigao

second century Parthian Buddhist missionary to China
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An Shigao

Summary

An Shigao is a human[1]. He was born in Ctesiphon[2]. He was born on 101[3]. He died on January 1, 168[4]. He worked as a Buddhist monk[5], translator[6], and missionary[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ctesiphon[2], An Shigao…
  • An Shigao was born on 101[3].
  • An Shigao died on January 1, 168[4].
  • An Shigao held citizenship in Parthian Empire[9].
  • An Shigao's professions included Buddhist monk[5].
  • An Shigao worked as a translator[6].
  • An Shigao worked as a missionary[7].
  • A notable work attributed to An Shigao is Sutra on the Conditions for Desire and Rebirth[10].
  • A notable work attributed to An Shigao is Q18825209[11].
  • A notable work attributed to An Shigao is Q18908771[12].
  • A notable work attributed to An Shigao is Q18879300[13].
  • A notable work attributed to An Shigao is Q18862192[14].
  • A notable work attributed to An Shigao is Q18864979[15].
  • An Shigao's religion is recorded as Buddhism[16].
  • An Shigao is recorded as male[17].
  • An Shigao's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • An Shigao's Commons category is recorded as An Shigao[19].
  • An Shigao's family name is recorded as An[20].
  • An Shigao's topic's main category is recorded as Category:An Shigao[21].
  • An Shigao's courtesy name is recorded as 世高[22].
  • An Shigao's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

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Origins and Family

An Shigao's place of birth was Ctesiphon[2]. He was born on 101[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Buddhist monk[5], translator[6], and missionary[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Sutra on the Conditions for Desire and Rebirth[10], a Buddhist text[24]; Q18825209[11]; Q18908771[12]; Q18879300[13]; Q18862192[14]; and Q18864979[15], a Buddhist text[25].

Personal Life

An Shigao's religion is recorded as Buddhism[16].

Death and Burial

An Shigao died on January 1, 168[4].

Why It Matters

An Shigao has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was An Shigao born?

Born in Ctesiphon[2], An Shigao…

What did An Shigao do for work?

An Shigao worked as Buddhist monk[5], translator[6], and missionary[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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