Wang Chong
1st century Chinese meteorologist, astronomer, and philosopher
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Summary
Wang Chong was born on January 1, 27[1], in Shangyu District[2]. He died on January 1, 97[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], meteorologist[5], astronomer[6], and mathematician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (820 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Eastern Han[9]
- Native language: Chinese[10]
- Field of work: philosophy[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Wang Chong[13]
- Family name: Wang[14]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[15], Book of the Later Han[16], Q18825259[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[18]
- Courtesy name: 仲任[19]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[20]
Why It Matters
Wang Chong has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
Works attributed to him include Lunheng[23], a literary work[24], founded in 0080[25].
FAQs
Where was Wang Chong born?
Wang Chong's place of birth was Shangyu District[2].
What did Wang Chong do for work?
Wang Chong worked as a philosopher[4], meteorologist[5], astronomer[6], and mathematician[7].