Cheng Yen
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Summary
Cheng Yen is a human[1]. Born in Taichung[2], she… she was born on May 4, 1937[3]. She worked as a philanthropist[4], Buddhist nun[5], and teacher[6]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (254 views/month, #7,044 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Cheng Yen's place of birth was Taichung[2].
- Cheng Yen was born on May 4, 1937[3].
- Cheng Yen's father was 王天送 (台中)[8].
- Cheng Yen held citizenship in Taiwan[9].
- Cheng Yen worked as a philanthropist[4].
- Cheng Yen's professions included Buddhist nun[5].
- Cheng Yen worked as a teacher[6].
- Cheng Yen received the Ramon Magsaysay Award[10].
- Cheng Yen received the honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[11].
- Cheng Yen received the honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[12].
- Cheng Yen received the BBC 100 Women[13].
- Cheng Yen's religion is recorded as Buddhism[14].
- Cheng Yen is recorded as female[15].
- Cheng Yen's instance of is recorded as human[16].
- Cheng Yen's Commons category is recorded as Cheng Yen[17].
- Cheng Yen's family name is recorded as Wang[18].
- Cheng Yen studied under Yin Shun[19].
- Cheng Yen's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: The Twentieth Century[20].
- Cheng Yen's described by source is recorded as Asian Women Artists: A Biographical Dictionary, 2700 BCE to Today[21].
- Cheng Yen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese[22].
- Cheng Yen's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'zh-hant', 'text': '王錦雲'}[23].
- Cheng Yen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'zh-hant', 'text': '證嚴'}[24].
- Cheng Yen's sibling is recorded as Wang Duanzheng[25].
- Cheng Yen's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as BBC 100 Women Edit-a-thon[26].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Taichung[2], Cheng Yen… she was born on May 4, 1937[3]. Her father was 王天送 (台中)[8].
Education
Cheng Yen studied under Yin Shun[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philanthropist[4], Buddhist nun[5], and teacher[6].
Recognition
Awards received include Ramon Magsaysay Award[10], an award[27], in Philippines[28], founded in 1958[29]; honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[11], an award[30], in People's Republic of China[31]; honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[12], an award[32], in People's Republic of China[33]; and BBC 100 Women[13], an award[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 2013[36].
Personal Life
Cheng Yen's religion is recorded as Buddhism[14].
Why It Matters
Cheng Yen ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (254 views/month, #7,044 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Cheng Yen born?
Cheng Yen's place of birth was Taichung[2].
Who were Cheng Yen's parents?
Cheng Yen's father was 王天送 (台中)[8].
What did Cheng Yen do for work?
Cheng Yen worked as philanthropist[4], Buddhist nun[5], and teacher[6].
What awards did Cheng Yen receive?
Honors received include Ramon Magsaysay Award[10], honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[11], honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[12], and BBC 100 Women[13].