Li Zhi

Chinese philosopher (1527–1602)
Person human Q698177
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Li Zhi

Summary

Li Zhi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Jinjiang[2]. He was born on November 23, 1527[3]. He died in Beijing[4]. He died on January 1, 1602[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Li Zhi's place of birth was Jinjiang[2].
  • Li Zhi died in Beijing[4].
  • Li Zhi was born on November 23, 1527[3].
  • Li Zhi died on January 1, 1602[5].
  • Burial took place at Beijing[9].
  • Li Zhi held citizenship in Ming dynasty[10].
  • Li Zhi worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Li Zhi's professions included teacher[7].
  • Li Zhi's field of work was philosophy[11].
  • Li Zhi's religion is recorded as Buddhism[12].
  • Li Zhi is recorded as male[13].
  • Li Zhi's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Li Zhi's ancestral home is recorded as Jinjiang County[15].
  • Li Zhi's Commons category is recorded as Li Zhi (philosopher)[16].
  • Li Zhi's family name is recorded as Li[17].
  • Li Zhi's manner of death is recorded as suicide[18].
  • Li Zhi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese[19].
  • Li Zhi's courtesy name is recorded as 宏甫[20].
  • Li Zhi's courtesy name is recorded as 卓吾[21].
  • Li Zhi's art name is recorded as 百泉居士[22].
  • Li Zhi's art name is recorded as 百泉人[23].
  • Li Zhi's art name is recorded as 篤吾[24].
  • Li Zhi's art name is recorded as 和尚[25].
  • Li Zhi's art name is recorded as 李百泉[26].
  • Li Zhi's art name is recorded as 李比部[27].

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Origins and Family

Li Zhi's place of birth was Jinjiang[2]. He was born on November 23, 1527[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and teacher[7]. Li Zhi's field of work was philosophy[11].

Personal Life

Li Zhi's religion is recorded as Buddhism[12].

Death and Burial

Li Zhi died on January 1, 1602[5]. He died in Beijing[4]. He is buried at Beijing[9].

Why It Matters

Li Zhi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 93 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Li Zhi born?

Li Zhi's place of birth was Jinjiang[2].

Where did Li Zhi die?

Li Zhi died in Beijing[4].

What did Li Zhi do for work?

Li Zhi worked as philosopher[6] and teacher[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial Beijing
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