Sima Qian
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Summary
Sima Qian was born on 145 BC[1] in Hejin[2]. He died on 86 BC[3] in People's Republic of China[4]. He worked as a historian[5], poet[6], writer[7], astrologer[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,646 views/month, #6,796 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Sima Tan[11]
- Child: Sima Qian's daughter (Yang Bis wife)[12], Sima Lin[13]
- Country of citizenship: Western Han[14]
- Native language: Chinese[15]
- Ethnic group: Han Chinese people[16]
- Occupation: mathematician[17], astronomer[18]
- Field of work: history of China[19]
- Notable work: Records of the Grand Historian[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Sima Qian[22]
- Family name: Sima[23]
- Given name: Qiān[24], Zǐcháng[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sima Qian[26]
- Commons gallery: 司馬遷[27]
- Described by source: Wanxiaotang Huazhuan[28], Records of the Grand Historian[29], Library of the World's Best Literature[30], Book of Han[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[32]
- Commons Creator page: Sima Qian[33]
- Name in native language: 司馬遷[34]
- Courtesy name: 子長[35]
- Name in kana: しば せん[36]
Why It Matters
Sima Qian has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He is credited with the discovery of jizhuanti[39], a literary genre[40]. Works attributed to him include Records of the Grand Historian[41], a history book[42], founded in -0090[43].
FAQs
Where was Sima Qian born?
Sima Qian's place of birth was Hejin[2].
Where did Sima Qian die?
Sima Qian passed away in People's Republic of China[4].
Who were Sima Qian's parents?
Sima Qian's father was Sima Tan[11].
What did Sima Qian do for work?
Sima Qian worked as a historian[5], poet[6], writer[7], astrologer[8], and philosopher[9].
What did Sima Qian discover?
Sima Qian is credited as discoverer of jizhuanti[39].