Lü Zuqian

Chinese writer, historian and philosopher (1137–1181)
Person human Q4272132
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Summary

Lü Zuqian was born on January 1, 1137[1], in Jinhua[2]. He died on January 1, 1181[3]. He worked as a gentry[4], historian[5], philosopher[6], and scholar[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Lü Daqi[9]
  • Spouse: Han Shi[10], Rui Shi[11]
  • Child: Lv Yannian[12], Lv Huanian[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Song dynasty[14]
  • Field of work: Neo-Confucianism[15], philosophy[16], historiography[17], political philosophy[18]
  • Religion or worldview: Confucianism[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Ancestral home: Jinhua[21]
  • Commons category: Lü Zuqian[22]
  • Family name: Lü[23]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Lü Zuqian[24]
  • Described by source: History of Song[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[26]
  • Courtesy name: 伯恭[27]
  • Posthumous name: 成[28]
  • Art name: 東萊先生[29]
  • Name in kana: りょ そけん[30]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]

Why It Matters

Lü Zuqian has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Works attributed to him include Jìnsīlù[34], a literary work[35], written by Zhu Xi[36].

FAQs

Where was Lü Zuqian born?

Lü Zuqian's place of birth was Jinhua[2].

Who were Lü Zuqian's parents?

Lü Zuqian's father was Lü Daqi[9].

Who was Lü Zuqian married to?

Lü Zuqian's spouses include Han Shi[10] and Rui Shi[11].

What did Lü Zuqian do for work?

Lü Zuqian worked as a gentry[4], historian[5], philosopher[6], and scholar[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Field of work → Neo-Confucianism, philosophy, historiography +1
    Spouse → Han Shi, Rui Shi, Han Shi
    Family name → Lü
    Country of citizenship → Song dynasty
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