Wang Shimin

Chinese painter (1592-1680)
Person human Q716184
Wang Shimin
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Wang Shimin

Summary

Wang Shimin is a human[1]. Born in Taicang[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1592[3]. He died on January 1, 1680[4]. He worked as a painter[5], calligrapher[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Taicang[2], Wang Shimin…
  • Wang Shimin was born on January 1, 1592[3].
  • Wang Shimin died on January 1, 1680[4].
  • Wang Shimin's father was Wang Heng[9].
  • A child of Wang Shimin was Wang Kui[10].
  • A child of Wang Shimin was Wang Zhuan[11].
  • A child of Wang Shimin was Wang Bian[12].
  • A child of Wang Shimin was Wang Shu[13].
  • A child of Wang Shimin was Wang Shan[14].
  • Wang Shimin held citizenship in Ming dynasty[15].
  • Wang Shimin held citizenship in Qing dynasty[16].
  • Wang Shimin worked as a painter[5].
  • Wang Shimin worked as a calligrapher[6].
  • Wang Shimin worked as a politician[7].
  • Wang Shimin's field of work was landscape painting[17].
  • A notable student of Wang Shimin was Wang Hui[18].
  • Wang Shimin was a member of Six Masters of the early Qing period[19].
  • Wang Shimin was a member of Four Wangs[20].
  • Wang Shimin was influenced by Huang Gongwang[21].
  • Wang Shimin is recorded as male[22].
  • Wang Shimin's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Wang Shimin's genre is landscape painting[24].
  • Wang Shimin's genre is Six Masters of the early Qing period[25].
  • Wang Shimin's genre is Four Wangs[26].
  • Wang Shimin's Commons category is recorded as Wang Shih-min[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Wang Shimin's place of birth was Taicang[2]. He was born on January 1, 1592[3]. His father was Wang Heng[9].

Education

Wang Shimin studied under Dong Qichang[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[5], calligrapher[6], and politician[7]. Wang Shimin's field of work was landscape painting[17]. A notable student of him was Wang Hui[18].

Personal Life

Children include Wang Kui[10], a poet[29], 1619–1696[30], of Qing dynasty[31]; Wang Zhuan[11], a painter[32], 1623–1709[33], of Qing dynasty[34]; Wang Bian[12], a poet[35], 1628–1702[36], of Qing dynasty[37]; Wang Shu[13], a poet[38], 1636–1699[39], of Qing dynasty[40]; and Wang Shan[14], a politician[41], 1645–1728[42], of Qing dynasty[43].

Death and Burial

Wang Shimin died on January 1, 1680[4].

Why It Matters

Wang Shimin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

He has been cited as an influence by Wang Yuanqi[46], a painter[47], 1642–1715[48], of Ming dynasty[49], specialised in shan shui[50].

FAQs

Where was Wang Shimin born?

Wang Shimin was born in Taicang[2].

Who were Wang Shimin's parents?

Wang Shimin's father was Wang Heng[9].

What did Wang Shimin do for work?

Wang Shimin worked as painter[5], calligrapher[6], and politician[7].

Who did Wang Shimin influence?

Wang Shimin has been cited as an influence by Wang Yuanqi[46].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . China Biographical Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . shanghaimuseum.net. shanghaimuseum.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, calligrapher, politician
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