Ouyang Xiu
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Ouyang Xiu
Summary
Ouyang Xiu is a human[1]. He was born in Mianyang[2]. He was born on August 6, 1007[3]. He died in Fuyang[4]. He died on September 22, 1072[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], historian[8], politician[9], and scholar[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (331 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Mianyang[2], Ouyang Xiu…
- Ouyang Xiu died in Fuyang[4].
- Ouyang Xiu was born on August 6, 1007[3].
- Ouyang Xiu was born on 1007[12].
- Ouyang Xiu died on September 22, 1072[5].
- Ouyang Xiu's father was Ouyang Guan[13].
- Ouyang Xiu's mother was Zheng Shi[14].
- Among Ouyang Xiu's spouses was Xu Shi[15].
- Ouyang Xiu was married to Yang Shi[16].
- Among Ouyang Xiu's spouses was Xue Shi[17].
- A child of Ouyang Xiu was Ouyang Fa[18].
- A child of Ouyang Xiu was Ouyang Fei[19].
- A child of Ouyang Xiu was Ouyang Yi[20].
- A child of Ouyang Xiu was Ouyang Bian[21].
- Ouyang Xiu held citizenship in Northern Song dynasty[22].
- Chinese was Ouyang Xiu's native language[23].
- Ouyang Xiu's professions included poet[6].
- Ouyang Xiu's professions included writer[7].
- Ouyang Xiu's professions included historian[8].
- Ouyang Xiu worked as a politician[9].
- Ouyang Xiu's professions included scholar[10].
- Ouyang Xiu's professions included collector[24].
- Ouyang Xiu held the position of Mayor of Kaifeng Fu[25].
- A notable student of Ouyang Xiu was Zeng Gong[26].
- A notable work attributed to Ouyang Xiu is New Book of Tang[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: CN[29]
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Began / founded: 1007-08-06[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1072-09-08[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3cbb2714-5ccd-4933-9704-df0eacaeee17[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Mianyang[2], Ouyang Xiu… Recorded date of birth include August 6, 1007[3] and 1007[12]. His father was Ouyang Guan[13]. His mother was Zheng Shi[14]. Chinese was his native language[23].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], historian[8], politician[9], scholar[10], and collector[24]. Ouyang Xiu held the position of Mayor of Kaifeng Fu[25]. A notable student of him was Zeng Gong[26].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include New Book of Tang[27], a literary work[33]; New History of the Five Dynasties[34], a literary work[35]; Collection of Antiques[36], a written work[37]; Luoyang Peony Record[38], a written work[39]; and Collected Works of Ouyang Xiu[40], a literary work[41].
Personal Life
Spouses include Xu Shi[15], 1017–1033[42], of Song dynasty[43]; Yang Shi[16], 1017–1034[44], of Song dynasty[45]; and Xue Shi[17], 1017–1089[46], of Song dynasty[47]. Children include Ouyang Fa[18], an astronomer[48], 1040–1085[49], of Song dynasty[50]; Ouyang Fei[19], a politician[51], 1047–1113[52], of Song dynasty[53]; Ouyang Yi[20], a poet[54], of Song dynasty[55]; and Ouyang Bian[21], of Song dynasty[56].
Death and Burial
Ouyang Xiu died on September 22, 1072[5]. He passed away in Fuyang[4].
Why It Matters
Ouyang Xiu ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (331 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Yao Nai[59], a mathematician[60], 1731–1815[61], of Qing dynasty[62].
Works attributed to him include New History of the Five Dynasties[63], a literary work[64] and Zuiwengting Ji[65], an article[66].
FAQs
Where was Ouyang Xiu born?
Ouyang Xiu's place of birth was Mianyang[2].
Where did Ouyang Xiu die?
Ouyang Xiu passed away in Fuyang[4].
Who were Ouyang Xiu's parents?
Ouyang Xiu's father was Ouyang Guan[13]. Ouyang Xiu's mother was Zheng Shi[14].
Who was Ouyang Xiu married to?
Ouyang Xiu's spouses include Xu Shi[15], Yang Shi[16], and Xue Shi[17].
What did Ouyang Xiu do for work?
Ouyang Xiu worked as poet[6], writer[7], historian[8], politician[9], and scholar[10].
Who did Ouyang Xiu influence?
Ouyang Xiu has been cited as an influence by Yao Nai[59].