Princess Der Ling

multiracial historian of Chinese-American descent (1885-1944), Lady-in-waiting of Empress Dowager Cixi
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Princess Der Ling

Summary

Princess Der Ling is a human[1]. She was born in Wuchang District[2]. She was born on June 8, 1881[3]. She died in Berkeley[4]. She died on November 22, 1944[5]. She worked as a historian[6], writer[7], and politician[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (252 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Princess Der Ling was born in Wuchang District[2].
  • Princess Der Ling died in Berkeley[4].
  • Princess Der Ling was born on June 8, 1881[3].
  • Princess Der Ling died on November 22, 1944[5].
  • Burial took place at Oakland Cemetery[10].
  • Princess Der Ling's father was Yu Keng[11].
  • Princess Der Ling's mother was Louisa Pierson[12].
  • Princess Der Ling held citizenship in Qing dynasty[13].
  • Princess Der Ling worked as a historian[6].
  • Princess Der Ling worked as a writer[7].
  • Princess Der Ling worked as a politician[8].
  • Princess Der Ling's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Princess Der Ling is Son of Heaven[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Princess Der Ling is Two Years in the Forbidden City[16].
  • Princess Der Ling's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Princess Der Ling is recorded as female[18].
  • Princess Der Ling's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Princess Der Ling's noble title is recorded as princess of commandery[20].
  • Princess Der Ling's Commons category is recorded as Princess Der Ling[21].
  • Princess Der Ling's Eight Banner register is recorded as Han Army Plain White Banner[22].
  • The cause of death was struck by vehicle[23].
  • Princess Der Ling's family name is recorded as Yu[24].
  • Princess Der Ling's family name is recorded as White[25].
  • Princess Der Ling's given name is recorded as Elisabeth[26].
  • Princess Der Ling's given name is recorded as Antoinette[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wuchang District[2], Princess Der Ling… she was born on June 8, 1881[3]. Her father was Yu Keng[11]. Her mother was Louisa Pierson[12].

Education

Princess Der Ling was educated at University of California, Berkeley[14]. Studied under Isadora Duncan[28], a dancer[29], 1877–1927[30], of United States[31], specialised in dance[32] and Sarah Bernhardt[33], a stage actor[34], 1844–1923[35], of France[36], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], and politician[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Son of Heaven[15], a literary work[38] and Two Years in the Forbidden City[16], a literary work[39].

Personal Life

Princess Der Ling's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Princess Der Ling died on November 22, 1944[5]. She died in Berkeley[4]. The cause of death was struck by vehicle[23]. Burial took place at Oakland Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Princess Der Ling ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (252 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Princess Der Ling born?

Born in Wuchang District[2], Princess Der Ling…

Where did Princess Der Ling die?

Princess Der Ling passed away in Berkeley[4].

Who were Princess Der Ling's parents?

Princess Der Ling's father was Yu Keng[11]. Princess Der Ling's mother was Louisa Pierson[12].

What did Princess Der Ling do for work?

Princess Der Ling worked as historian[6], writer[7], and politician[8].

Where did Princess Der Ling go to school?

Princess Der Ling was educated at University of California, Berkeley[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Princess Der Ling (1885-1944) obituary. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [33] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of California, Berkeley
    Languages spoken, written or signed English, French
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
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