Dignāga

Summary

Dignāga is a human^[1]. He was born in Kanchipuram^[2]. He was born on 480^[3]. He died on January 1, 540^[4]. He worked as a philosopher^[5] and writer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (385 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Kanchipuram^[2], Dignāga…
• Dignāga was born on 480^[3].
• Dignāga died on January 1, 540^[4].
• Dignāga's professions included philosopher^[5].
• Dignāga worked as a writer^[6].
• A notable student of Dignāga was Lobpön Wangchuk Dé^[8].
• Dignāga's religion is recorded as Buddhism^[9].
• Dignāga is recorded as male^[10].
• Dignāga's instance of is recorded as human^[11].
• Dignāga is part of Six Ornaments and Two Supreme Ones^[12].
• Dignāga's Commons category is recorded as Dignāga^[13].
• Dignāga studied under Vasubandhu^[14].
• Dignāga's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired^[15].

Body

Origins and Family

Dignāga's place of birth was Kanchipuram^[2]. He was born on 480^[3].

Education

Dignāga studied under Vasubandhu^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[5] and writer^[6]. A notable student of Dignāga was Lobpön Wangchuk Dé^[8].

Personal Life

Dignāga's religion is recorded as Buddhism^[9].

Death and Burial

Dignāga died on January 1, 540^[4].

Why It Matters

Dignāga ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (385 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[16] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[17]

FAQs

Where was Dignāga born?

Dignāga was born in Kanchipuram^[2].

What did Dignāga do for work?

Dignāga worked as philosopher^[5] and writer^[6].