Wang Anshi

Song Dynasty chancellor and poet (1021-1086)
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Wang Anshi

Summary

Wang Anshi is a human[1]. Born in Linchuan District[2], he… he was born on December 8, 1021[3]. He passed away in Nanjing[4]. He died on May 21, 1086[5]. He worked as an economist[6], poet[7], writer[8], calligrapher[9], and painter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Linchuan District[2], Wang Anshi…
  • Wang Anshi died in Nanjing[4].
  • Wang Anshi was born on December 8, 1021[3].
  • Wang Anshi died on May 21, 1086[5].
  • Wang Anshi's father was Wang Yi[12].
  • Wang Anshi's mother was Wu Shi[13].
  • Wang Anshi was married to Wu Shi[14].
  • A child of Wang Anshi was Wang Pang[15].
  • A child of Wang Anshi was Wang Pang[16].
  • A child of Wang Anshi was Wang Shi[17].
  • Wang Anshi held citizenship in Song dynasty[18].
  • Wang Anshi held citizenship in Northern Song dynasty[19].
  • Chinese was Wang Anshi's native language[20].
  • Wang Anshi worked as an economist[6].
  • Wang Anshi's professions included poet[7].
  • Wang Anshi worked as a writer[8].
  • Wang Anshi worked as a calligrapher[9].
  • Wang Anshi's professions included painter[10].
  • Wang Anshi worked as a politician[21].
  • Wang Anshi's field of work was economics[22].
  • Wang Anshi's religion is recorded as Confucianism[23].
  • Wang Anshi is recorded as male[24].
  • Wang Anshi's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Wang Anshi's ancestral home is recorded as Linchuan County[26].
  • Wang Anshi is part of Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Linchuan District[2], Wang Anshi… he was born on December 8, 1021[3]. His father was Wang Yi[12]. His mother was Wu Shi[13]. Chinese was his native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], poet[7], writer[8], calligrapher[9], painter[10], and politician[21]. Wang Anshi's field of work was economics[22].

Personal Life

Wang Anshi was married to Wu Shi[14]. Children include Wang Pang[15], a politician[28], 1044–1076[29], of Song dynasty[30] and Wang Shi[17], of Song dynasty[31]. His religion is recorded as Confucianism[23].

Death and Burial

Wang Anshi died on May 21, 1086[5]. He died in Nanjing[4].

Why It Matters

Wang Anshi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Wang Anshi born?

Wang Anshi was born in Linchuan District[2].

Where did Wang Anshi die?

Wang Anshi died in Nanjing[4].

Who were Wang Anshi's parents?

Wang Anshi's father was Wang Yi[12]. Wang Anshi's mother was Wu Shi[13].

Who was Wang Anshi married to?

Wang Anshi's spouses include Wu Shi[14].

What did Wang Anshi do for work?

Wang Anshi worked as economist[6], poet[7], writer[8], calligrapher[9], and painter[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . Q43432703. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  13. [26] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . Q43432703. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Q43432703. wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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