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Jing Fang

Astronomer and mathematician (died 37 BCE)
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Jing Fang

Summary

Jing Fang is a human[1]. Born in Qingfeng County[2], he… he was born on January 1, 78 BC[3]. He died on January 1, 37 BC[4]. He worked as a musicologist[5], astronomer[6], music theorist[7], mathematician[8], and astrologer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Qingfeng County[2], Jing Fang…
  • Jing Fang was born on January 1, 78 BC[3].
  • Jing Fang died on January 1, 37 BC[4].
  • Jing Fang held citizenship in Han dynasty[11].
  • Jing Fang worked as a musicologist[5].
  • Jing Fang worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Jing Fang's professions included music theorist[7].
  • Jing Fang worked as a mathematician[8].
  • Jing Fang's professions included astrologer[9].
  • Jing Fang's professions included politician[12].
  • Jing Fang's religion is recorded as Taoism[13].
  • Jing Fang is recorded as male[14].
  • Jing Fang's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[16].
  • Jing Fang's family name is recorded as Li[17].
  • Jing Fang's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[18].

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Origins and Family

Jing Fang's place of birth was Qingfeng County[2]. He was born on January 1, 78 BC[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musicologist[5], astronomer[6], music theorist[7], mathematician[8], astrologer[9], and politician[12].

Personal Life

Jing Fang's religion is recorded as Taoism[13].

Death and Burial

Jing Fang died on January 1, 37 BC[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[16].

Why It Matters

Jing Fang ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Jing Fang born?

Born in Qingfeng County[2], Jing Fang…

What did Jing Fang do for work?

Jing Fang worked as musicologist[5], astronomer[6], music theorist[7], mathematician[8], and astrologer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
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    Copyright status as a creator → copyrights on works have expired
    Sbn author id → RMSV096564
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