Jin Yong

Summary

Jin Yong is a human^[1]. Born in Haining^[2], he… he was born on March 10, 1924^[3]. He passed away in Happy Valley^[4]. He died on October 30, 2018^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], journalist^[8], novelist^[9], and newspaper proprietor^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,756 views/month, #6,740 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Jin Yong's place of birth was Haining^[2].
• Jin Yong died in Happy Valley^[4].
• Jin Yong was born on March 10, 1924^[3].
• Jin Yong died on October 30, 2018^[5].
• Jin Yong is buried at Ngong Ping^[12].
• Jin Yong's father was Zha Shuqing^[13].
• Jin Yong held citizenship in People's Republic of China^[14].
• Jin Yong held citizenship in British Hong Kong^[15].
• Cantonese was Jin Yong's native language^[16].
• Chinese was Jin Yong's native language^[17].
• Jin Yong's professions included writer^[6].
• Jin Yong's professions included screenwriter^[7].
• Jin Yong's professions included journalist^[8].
• Jin Yong worked as a novelist^[9].
• Jin Yong's professions included newspaper proprietor^[10].
• Jin Yong's professions included science fiction writer^[18].
• Jin Yong held the position of editor-in-chief^[19].
• Among Jin Yong's employers was Zhejiang University^[20].
• Jin Yong's education included a stint at University of Cambridge^[21].
• Jin Yong's education included a stint at St John's College^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Jin Yong is Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Jin Yong is The Return of the Condor Heroes^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Jin Yong is The Smiling, Proud Wanderer^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Jin Yong is The Legend of the Condor Heroes^[26].
• Jin Yong received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Haining^[2], Jin Yong… he was born on March 10, 1924^[3]. His father was Zha Shuqing^[13]. Native languages include Cantonese^[16] and Chinese^[17].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge^[21], a collegiate university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1209^[30], headquartered in Cambridge^[31] and St John's College^[22], a college of the University of Cambridge^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1511^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], journalist^[8], novelist^[9], newspaper proprietor^[10], and science fiction writer^[18]. Among Jin Yong's employers was Zhejiang University^[20]. He held the position of editor-in-chief^[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils^[23], a written work^[35]; The Return of the Condor Heroes^[24], a literary work^[36]; The Smiling, Proud Wanderer^[25], a written work^[37]; and The Legend of the Condor Heroes^[26], a written work^[38]. Things named for Jin Yong include 10930 Jinyong^[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[27], a grade of an order^[40], in France^[41]; Grand Bauhinia Medal^[42], an orders, decorations, and medals of Hong Kong^[43], founded in 1997^[44]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[45], a grade of an order^[46], in France^[47]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[48], a grade of an order^[49], in United Kingdom^[50]; honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong^[51], an award^[52], in People's Republic of China^[53]; and honorary doctor of the Soochow University^[54], an award^[55], in People's Republic of China^[56].

Personal Life

Jin Yong was affiliated with the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions^[57].

Death and Burial

Jin Yong died on October 30, 2018^[5]. He died in Happy Valley^[4]. Burial took place at Ngong Ping^[12].

Why It Matters

Jin Yong ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,756 views/month, #6,740 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[58] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[59]

Works attributed to him include The Legend of the Condor Heroes^[60], a written work^[61]; The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber^[62], a literary work^[63]; Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils^[64], a written work^[65]; The Smiling, Proud Wanderer^[66], a written work^[67]; The Deer and the Cauldron^[68], a written work^[69]; and Condor Trilogy^[70], a book series^[71]. Entities named for him include 10930 Jinyong^[39].

FAQs

Where was Jin Yong born?

Jin Yong's place of birth was Haining^[2].

Where did Jin Yong die?

Jin Yong passed away in Happy Valley^[4].

Who were Jin Yong's parents?

Jin Yong's father was Zha Shuqing^[13].

What did Jin Yong do for work?

Jin Yong worked as writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], journalist^[8], novelist^[9], and newspaper proprietor^[10].

Where did Jin Yong go to school?

Jin Yong was educated at University of Cambridge^[21] and St John's College^[22].

What awards did Jin Yong receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[27], Grand Bauhinia Medal^[42], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[45], and Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[48].