Wang Xianzhi
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Summary
Wang Xianzhi was born on January 1, 344[1], in Linyi[2]. He died on January 1, 386[3]. He worked as a painter[4] and calligrapher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 388[7]
- Father: Wang Xizhi[8]
- Mother: Chi Xuan[9]
- Spouse: Sima Daofu[10], Taoye[11], Taogen[12]
- Child: Empress Wang Shen'ai[13], Wang Jingzhi[14]
- Country of citizenship: Eastern Jin dynasty[15]
- Field of work: running-cursive script[16]
- Notable work: Mid-autumn Manuscript[17], 鴨頭丸帖[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family: Wang clan of Langye[20]
- Ancestral home: Yan Xian[21], Linyi[22]
- Commons category: Wang Xianzhi[23]
- Family name: Wang[24]
- Given name: Xiànzhī[25], Zǐjìng[26]
- Described by source: Book of Jin[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[28]
- Commons Creator page: Wang Xianzhi[29]
- Courtesy name: 子敬[30]
- Name in kana: おう けんし[31]
- Sibling: Wang Mengjiang[32], Wang Ningzhi[33], Wang Huizhi[34]
- Has works in the collection: Ashmolean Museum[35], The Palace Museum[36], Shanghai Museum[37]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[38]
- P14541: NUuGi[39]
Why It Matters
Wang Xianzhi has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by Emperor Gaozong of Song[42], a poet[43], 1107–1187[44], of Song dynasty[45].
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[8]. Wang Xianzhi's mother was Chi Xuan[9].
Who was Wang Xianzhi married to?
Wang Xianzhi's spouses include Sima Daofu[10], Taoye[11], and Taogen[12].
What did Wang Xianzhi do for work?
Wang Xianzhi worked as a painter[4] and calligrapher[5].
Who did Wang Xianzhi influence?
Wang Xianzhi has been cited as an influence by Emperor Gaozong of Song[42].