Aśvaghoṣa
2nd century Buddhist Indian poet and philosopher
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Summary
Aśvaghoṣa was born on January 1, 80[1]. He died on January 1, 150[2]. He worked as a poet[3] and writer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (581 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Position held: Zen Patriarch[6]
- Notable work: Buddhacarita[7]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Commons category: Ashvaghosha[10]
- Floruit: 100[11]
- Described by source: Literary Encyclopedia 1929—1939[12], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[13], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 1[14]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Sanskrit[15]
- Writing language: Sanskrit[16]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[17]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Aśvaghoṣa include Aśvaghosa[18], an impact crater[19].
Why It Matters
Aśvaghoṣa has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
Works attributed to him include Buddhacarita[22], a literary work[23]. Entities named for him include Aśvaghosa[18], an impact crater[19].