Wang Fuzhi

Chinese essayist, historian and philosopher (1619–1692)
Person human Q714374
Wang Fuzhi
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Summary

Wang Fuzhi is a human[1]. Born in Hengyang[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1619[3]. He passed away in Hengyang[4]. He died on January 1, 1692[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], poet[7], historian[8], ci lyric writer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (234 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Wang Fuzhi's place of birth was Hengyang[2].
  • Wang Fuzhi died in Hengyang[4].
  • Wang Fuzhi was born on January 1, 1619[3].
  • Wang Fuzhi was born on October 7, 1619[12].
  • Wang Fuzhi died on January 1, 1692[5].
  • Wang Fuzhi died on February 18, 1692[13].
  • Wang Fuzhi held citizenship in Qing dynasty[14].
  • Wang Fuzhi held citizenship in Ming dynasty[15].
  • Wang Fuzhi worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Wang Fuzhi's professions included poet[7].
  • Wang Fuzhi's professions included historian[8].
  • Wang Fuzhi worked as a ci lyric writer[9].
  • Wang Fuzhi's professions included writer[10].
  • Wang Fuzhi's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Wang Fuzhi is 讀通鑑論[17].
  • Wang Fuzhi's religion is recorded as Confucianism[18].
  • Wang Fuzhi is recorded as male[19].
  • Wang Fuzhi's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Wang Fuzhi's ancestral home is recorded as Hengyang[21].
  • Wang Fuzhi's Commons category is recorded as Wang Fuzhi[22].
  • Wang Fuzhi's family name is recorded as Wang[23].
  • Wang Fuzhi's described by source is recorded as Qingdai Xuezhe Xiangzhuan[24].
  • Wang Fuzhi's described by source is recorded as Seven Hundred Eminent People of the Qing Dynasty[25].
  • Wang Fuzhi's described by source is recorded as Guochao Xianzheng Shilüe[26].
  • Wang Fuzhi's described by source is recorded as Biographies of the Qing dynasty[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hengyang[2], Wang Fuzhi… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1619[3] and October 7, 1619[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], poet[7], historian[8], ci lyric writer[9], and writer[10]. Wang Fuzhi's field of work was philosophy[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Wang Fuzhi is 讀通鑑論[17].

Personal Life

Wang Fuzhi's religion is recorded as Confucianism[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1692[5] and February 18, 1692[13]. Wang Fuzhi passed away in Hengyang[4].

Why It Matters

Wang Fuzhi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (234 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Wang Fuzhi born?

Born in Hengyang[2].

Where did Wang Fuzhi die?

Wang Fuzhi passed away in Hengyang[4].

What did Wang Fuzhi do for work?

Wang Fuzhi worked as philosopher[6], poet[7], historian[8], ci lyric writer[9], and writer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  21. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Academia Sinica Name Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Academia Sinica Name Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'ca', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'et', 'fr', 'gl', 'id', 'it', '
    Place of death → Hengyang
    Sitelink count → 28
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → philosopher, poet, historian +2
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
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    Religion or worldview → Confucianism
    Occupation → philosopher, poet, historian +2
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