Wang Shizhen
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Summary
Wang Shizhen was born on December 8, 1526[1], in Taicang Zhilizhou[2]. He died on December 23, 1590[3]. He worked as a politician[4], poet[5], academic[6], literary scholar[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Wang Shu[10]
- Mother: Yu Shi[11]
- Spouse: Wei Shi[12]
- Child: Wang Shiqi[13], Wang Shisu[14], Wang Shi[15]
- Country of citizenship: Ming dynasty[16]
- Occupation: writer[17]
- Position held: Minister of Justice[18]
- Notable work: Zhengshi Quanbian[19], 嘉靖以來首輔傳[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Ancestral home: Kunshan County[22], Zhenyang County (1724-1911)[23], Taicang Zhilizhou[24]
- Noble title: Emperor Young protector[25]
- Part of: Latter Seven Masters[26]
- Commons category: Wang Shizhen (Ming dynasty)[27]
- Academic degree: jinshi[28]
- Family name: Wang[29]
- Described by source: Guochao xianzheng lu[30], History of Ming[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[32]
- Commons Creator page: Wang Shizhen (Ming dynasty)[33]
- Courtesy name: 元美[34]
- Art name: 凤洲[35], 鳳洲[36], 弇州山人[37]
- Name in kana: おう せいてい[38]
- Has works in the collection: Shanghai Museum[39]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[40]
Why It Matters
Wang Shizhen has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Wang Shizhen born?
Wang Shizhen's place of birth was Taicang Zhilizhou[2].
Who were Wang Shizhen's parents?
Wang Shizhen's father was Wang Shu[10]. Wang Shizhen's mother was Yu Shi[11].
Who was Wang Shizhen married to?
Wang Shizhen's spouses include Wei Shi[12].
What did Wang Shizhen do for work?
Wang Shizhen worked as a politician[4], poet[5], academic[6], literary scholar[7], and historian[8].