Mazu Daoyi

Chinese Buddhist philosopher (709–788)
Person human Q1914745
Mazu Daoyi
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Mazu Daoyi

Summary

Mazu Daoyi is a human[1]. He was born in Chengdu[2]. He was born on January 1, 709[3]. He died on January 1, 788[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chengdu[2], Mazu Daoyi…
  • Mazu Daoyi was born on January 1, 709[3].
  • Mazu Daoyi died on January 1, 788[4].
  • Mazu Daoyi held citizenship in Tang dynasty[7].
  • Mazu Daoyi's professions included philosopher[5].
  • Mazu Daoyi's religion is recorded as Buddhism[8].
  • Mazu Daoyi is recorded as male[9].
  • Mazu Daoyi's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Mazu Daoyi's Commons category is recorded as Mazu Daoyi[11].
  • Mazu Daoyi's family name is recorded as Ma[12].
  • Mazu Daoyi studied under Kim Hwasang[13].
  • Mazu Daoyi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese[14].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chengdu[2], Mazu Daoyi… he was born on January 1, 709[3].

Education

Mazu Daoyi studied under Kim Hwasang[13].

Career and Affiliations

Mazu Daoyi worked as a philosopher[5].

Personal Life

Mazu Daoyi's religion is recorded as Buddhism[8].

Death and Burial

Mazu Daoyi died on January 1, 788[4].

Why It Matters

Mazu Daoyi has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]

FAQs

Where was Mazu Daoyi born?

Mazu Daoyi's place of birth was Chengdu[2].

What did Mazu Daoyi do for work?

Mazu Daoyi worked as philosopher[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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