Qian Weiyan

Chinese politician and poet (977–1034)
Person human Q11650276
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Summary

Qian Weiyan was born in 977[1]. He died in 1034[2]. He worked as a poet[3] and military commander[4].

Key Facts

  • Father: Qian Chu[5]
  • Spouse: Zhang Shi[6]
  • Child: Qian Xuan[7], Qian Ai[8], Qian Hui[9], Qian Ye[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Song dynasty[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Ancestral home: Kaifeng Xian[13]
  • Family name: Qian[14]
  • Given name: Xīshèng[15]
  • Described by source: History of Song[16]
  • Courtesy name: 希聖[17]
  • Posthumous name: 思[18], 文墨[19], 文僖[20]
  • Sibling: Qian Weijun[21], Qian Weixuan[22], Qian Weihao[23], Qian Weijin[24], 钱惟漼[25], Qian Weiji[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
  • P14541: 4UM76Y[28]

FAQs

Who were Qian Weiyan's parents?

Qian Weiyan's father was Qian Chu[5].

Who was Qian Weiyan married to?

Qian Weiyan's spouses include Zhang Shi[6].

What did Qian Weiyan do for work?

Qian Weiyan worked as a poet[3] and military commander[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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