Ba Jin
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Ba Jin
Summary
Ba Jin is a human[1]. Born in Chengdu[2], he… he was born on November 25, 1904[3]. He died in Shanghai[4]. He died on October 17, 2005[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], Esperantist[8], autobiographer[9], and children's writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,961 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ba Jin was born in Chengdu[2].
- Ba Jin passed away in Shanghai[4].
- Ba Jin was born on November 25, 1904[3].
- Ba Jin died on October 17, 2005[5].
- Among Ba Jin's spouses was Xiao Shan[12].
- A child of Ba Jin was Li Xiaotang[13].
- Ba Jin held citizenship in People's Republic of China[14].
- Ba Jin's professions included writer[6].
- Ba Jin's professions included translator[7].
- Ba Jin worked as an Esperantist[8].
- Ba Jin's professions included autobiographer[9].
- Ba Jin worked as a children's writer[10].
- Ba Jin worked as a politician[15].
- Ba Jin held the position of member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[16].
- Ba Jin held the position of National People's Congress deputy[17].
- Ba Jin's education included a stint at Sichuan University[18].
- Ba Jin was educated at High School Affiliated to Nanjing Normal University[19].
- Ba Jin received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].
- Ba Jin received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[21].
- Ba Jin received the honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[22].
- Ba Jin received the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[23].
- Ba Jin's religion is recorded as atheism[24].
- Ba Jin was influenced by Émile Zola[25].
- Ba Jin was influenced by Anton Chekhov[26].
- Ba Jin was influenced by Julio Baghy[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Ba Jin was born in Chengdu[2]. He was born on November 25, 1904[3].
Education
Educated at Sichuan University[18], a university[28], in People's Republic of China[29], founded in 1896[30] and High School Affiliated to Nanjing Normal University[19], a secondary school[31], in People's Republic of China[32], founded in 1902[33], headquartered in Nanjing[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], Esperantist[8], autobiographer[9], children's writer[10], and politician[15]. Positions held include member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[16], a position[35], in People's Republic of China[36] and National People's Congress deputy[17], a position[37], in People's Republic of China[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[21], an order[41], in Soviet Union[42], founded in 1972[43]; honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[22], an award[44], in People's Republic of China[45]; and Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[23], a cultural prize[46], in Japan[47], founded in 1989[48].
Personal Life
Among Ba Jin's spouses was Xiao Shan[12]. A child of him was Li Xiaotang[13]. His religion is recorded as atheism[24].
Death and Burial
Ba Jin died on October 17, 2005[5]. He died in Shanghai[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[49].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ba Jin include 8315 Bajin[50], an asteroid[51].
Why It Matters
Ba Jin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,961 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Works attributed to him include The Family[54], a literary work[55]. Entities named for him include 8315 Bajin[50], an asteroid[51].
FAQs
Where was Ba Jin born?
Ba Jin's place of birth was Chengdu[2].
Where did Ba Jin die?
Ba Jin died in Shanghai[4].
Who was Ba Jin married to?
Ba Jin's spouses include Xiao Shan[12].
What did Ba Jin do for work?
Ba Jin worked as writer[6], translator[7], Esperantist[8], autobiographer[9], and children's writer[10].
Where did Ba Jin go to school?
Ba Jin was educated at Sichuan University[18] and High School Affiliated to Nanjing Normal University[19].
What awards did Ba Jin receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Order of Friendship of Peoples[21], honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[22], and Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[23].