Daṇḍin

Indian writer
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Daṇḍin

Summary

Daṇḍin is a human[1]. Born in South India[2], he… he was born on 501[3]. He died on 700[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in South India[2], Daṇḍin…
  • Daṇḍin was born on 501[3].
  • Daṇḍin died on 700[4].
  • Daṇḍin's professions included poet[5].
  • Daṇḍin's professions included writer[6].
  • A notable work attributed to Daṇḍin is Kavyadarsha[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Daṇḍin is Dashakumaracharita[9].
  • Daṇḍin is recorded as male[10].
  • Daṇḍin's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Daṇḍin's Commons category is recorded as Daṇḍin[12].
  • Daṇḍin's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[13].
  • Daṇḍin's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14].
  • Daṇḍin's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[15].
  • Daṇḍin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Sanskrit[16].
  • Daṇḍin's start of work period is recorded as 600[17].
  • Daṇḍin's end of work period is recorded as 700[18].
  • Daṇḍin's writing language is recorded as Sanskrit[19].
  • Daṇḍin's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in South India[2], Daṇḍin… he was born on 501[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[5] and writer[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Kavyadarsha[8], a literary work[21] and Dashakumaracharita[9], a literary work[22].

Death and Burial

Daṇḍin died on 700[4].

Why It Matters

Daṇḍin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

Works attributed to him include Dashakumaracharita[25], a literary work[26] and Kavyadarsha[27], a literary work[28].

FAQs

Where was Daṇḍin born?

Daṇḍin was born in South India[2].

What did Daṇḍin do for work?

Daṇḍin worked as poet[5] and writer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [25] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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