Qu Yuan
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Summary
Qu Yuan was born on January 1, 343 BC[1], in Zigui County[2]. He died on January 1, 278 BC[3], in Miluo Jiang[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,834 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tomb of Qu Yuan[9]
- Country of citizenship: Chu[10]
- Ethnic group: Han Chinese people[11]
- Notable work: Li Sao[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Qu Yuan[14]
- Cause of death: drowning[15]
- Family name: Mi[16], Qu[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Qu Yuan[18]
- Manner of death: suicide[19]
- Described by source: Records of the Grand Historian[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[21]
- Courtesy name: 原[22]
- Name in kana: くつ げん[23]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[24]
- Writing language: Chinese[25]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[26]
Why It Matters
Qu Yuan has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Works attributed to him include Chu Ci[29], a literary work[30]; Li Sao[31], a narrative poetry[32]; Heavenly Questions[33], a literary work[34]; Jiu Ge[35], a literary work[36]; and Donghuang Taiyi[37], a written work[38].
FAQs
Where was Qu Yuan born?
Qu Yuan's place of birth was Zigui County[2].
Where did Qu Yuan die?
Qu Yuan died in Miluo Jiang[4].