Wang Xianzhi

Chinese calligrapher
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Wang Xianzhi

Summary

Wang Xianzhi is a human[1]. Born in Linyi[2], he… he was born on January 1, 344[3]. He died on January 1, 386[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and calligrapher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Linyi[2], Wang Xianzhi…
  • Wang Xianzhi was born on January 1, 344[3].
  • Wang Xianzhi died on January 1, 386[4].
  • Wang Xianzhi died on 388[8].
  • Wang Xianzhi's father was Wang Xizhi[9].
  • Wang Xianzhi's mother was Chi Xuan[10].
  • Among Wang Xianzhi's spouses was Sima Daofu[11].
  • Wang Xianzhi was married to Taoye[12].
  • Among Wang Xianzhi's spouses was Taogen[13].
  • A child of Wang Xianzhi was Empress Wang Shen'ai[14].
  • A child of Wang Xianzhi was Wang Jingzhi[15].
  • Wang Xianzhi held citizenship in Eastern Jin dynasty[16].
  • Wang Xianzhi worked as a painter[5].
  • Wang Xianzhi worked as a calligrapher[6].
  • Wang Xianzhi's field of work was running-cursive script[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Wang Xianzhi is Mid-autumn Manuscript[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Wang Xianzhi is Q132603821[19].
  • Wang Xianzhi is recorded as male[20].
  • Wang Xianzhi's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Wang Xianzhi's family is recorded as Wang clan of Langye[22].
  • Wang Xianzhi's ancestral home is recorded as Yan Xian[23].
  • Wang Xianzhi's ancestral home is recorded as Linyi[24].
  • Wang Xianzhi's Commons category is recorded as Wang Xianzhi[25].
  • Wang Xianzhi's family name is recorded as Wang[26].
  • Wang Xianzhi's given name is recorded as Xiànzhī[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Linyi[2], Wang Xianzhi… he was born on January 1, 344[3]. His father was Wang Xizhi[9]. His mother was Chi Xuan[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[5] and calligrapher[6]. Wang Xianzhi's field of work was running-cursive script[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Mid-autumn Manuscript[18], a calligraphic work[28], in People's Republic of China[29] and Q132603821[19], a calligraphic work[30].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sima Daofu[11], of China[31]; Taoye[12], a poet[32], of Eastern Jin dynasty[33], specialised in poetry[34]; and Taogen[13]. Children include Empress Wang Shen'ai[14], a calligrapher[35], 0384–0412[36], of China[37] and Wang Jingzhi[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 386[4] and 388[8].

Why It Matters

Wang Xianzhi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

He has been cited as an influence by Emperor Gaozong of Song[40], a poet[41], 1107–1187[42], of Song dynasty[43].

FAQs

Where was Wang Xianzhi born?

Wang Xianzhi was born in Linyi[2].

Who were Wang Xianzhi's parents?

Wang Xianzhi's father was Wang Xizhi[9]. Wang Xianzhi's mother was Chi Xuan[10].

Who was Wang Xianzhi married to?

Wang Xianzhi's spouses include Sima Daofu[11], Taoye[12], and Taogen[13].

What did Wang Xianzhi do for work?

Wang Xianzhi worked as painter[5] and calligrapher[6].

Who did Wang Xianzhi influence?

Wang Xianzhi has been cited as an influence by Emperor Gaozong of Song[40].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . shanghaimuseum.net. shanghaimuseum.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Mid-autumn Manuscript, Q132603821
    Given name Xiànzhī, Zǐjìng
    Field of work running-cursive script
    Spouse Sima Daofu, Taoye, Taogen
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