Ouyang Xiu

Chinese poet, historian and statesman (1007–1072)
Person human Q334323
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 has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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].

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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[28]; New History of the Five Dynasties[29], a literary work[30]; Collection of Antiques[31], a written work[32]; Luoyang Peony Record[33], a written work[34]; and Collected Works of Ouyang Xiu[35], a literary work[36].

Personal Life

Spouses include Xu Shi[15], 1017–1033[37], of Song dynasty[38]; Yang Shi[16], 1017–1034[39], of Song dynasty[40]; and Xue Shi[17], 1017–1089[41], of Song dynasty[42]. Children include Ouyang Fa[18], an astronomer[43], 1040–1085[44], of Song dynasty[45]; Ouyang Fei[19], a politician[46], 1047–1113[47], of Song dynasty[48]; Ouyang Yi[20], a poet[49], of Song dynasty[50]; and Ouyang Bian[21], of Song dynasty[51].

Death and Burial

Ouyang Xiu died on September 22, 1072[5]. He passed away in Fuyang[4].

Why It Matters

Ouyang Xiu has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

He has been cited as an influence by Yao Nai[53], a mathematician[54], 1731–1815[55], of Qing dynasty[56].

Works attributed to him include New History of the Five Dynasties[57], a literary work[58] and Zuiwengting Ji[59], an article[60].

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[53].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
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  15. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [33] . wikidata.org.
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  29. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  24. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [60] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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