Wang Xiaobo

Chinese writer (1952–1997)
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Wang Xiaobo

Summary

Wang Xiaobo is a human[1]. He was born in Beijing[2]. He was born on May 13, 1952[3]. He passed away in Beijing[4]. He died on April 11, 1997[5]. He worked as a writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Wang Xiaobo's place of birth was Beijing[2].
  • Wang Xiaobo passed away in Beijing[4].
  • Wang Xiaobo was born on May 13, 1952[3].
  • Wang Xiaobo died on April 11, 1997[5].
  • Wang Xiaobo died on April 10, 1997[8].
  • Wang Xiaobo's father was Wang Fangming[9].
  • Among Wang Xiaobo's spouses was Li Yinhe[10].
  • Wang Xiaobo held citizenship in People's Republic of China[11].
  • Chinese was Wang Xiaobo's native language[12].
  • Wang Xiaobo's professions included writer[6].
  • Wang Xiaobo was employed by Peking University[13].
  • Among Wang Xiaobo's employers was Renmin University of China[14].
  • Wang Xiaobo was educated at Renmin University of China[15].
  • Wang Xiaobo was educated at University of Pittsburgh[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Wang Xiaobo is Golden Age[17].
  • Wang Xiaobo is recorded as male[18].
  • Wang Xiaobo's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].
  • Wang Xiaobo's family name is recorded as Wang[21].
  • Wang Xiaobo's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Wang Xiaobo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese[23].
  • Wang Xiaobo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Wang Xiaobo's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'zh', 'text': '王小波'}[25].
  • Wang Xiaobo's different from is recorded as Wang Xiaobo[26].
  • Wang Xiaobo's writing language is recorded as Chinese[27].

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Origins and Family

Wang Xiaobo's place of birth was Beijing[2]. He was born on May 13, 1952[3]. His father was Wang Fangming[9]. Chinese was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Renmin University of China[15], a public university[28], in People's Republic of China[29], founded in 1937[30], headquartered in Beijing[31] and University of Pittsburgh[16], a public–private partnership[32], in United States[33], founded in 1787[34], headquartered in Pittsburgh[35].

Career and Affiliations

Wang Xiaobo's professions included writer[6]. Employers include Peking University[13], a public university[36], in People's Republic of China[37], founded in 1898[38] and Renmin University of China[14], a public university[39], in People's Republic of China[40], founded in 1937[41], headquartered in Beijing[42].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Wang Xiaobo is Golden Age[17].

Personal Life

Among Wang Xiaobo's spouses was Li Yinhe[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 11, 1997[5] and April 10, 1997[8]. Wang Xiaobo died in Beijing[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].

Why It Matters

Wang Xiaobo ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Wang Xiaobo born?

Born in Beijing[2], Wang Xiaobo…

Where did Wang Xiaobo die?

Wang Xiaobo died in Beijing[4].

Who were Wang Xiaobo's parents?

Wang Xiaobo's father was Wang Fangming[9].

Who was Wang Xiaobo married to?

Wang Xiaobo's spouses include Li Yinhe[10].

What did Wang Xiaobo do for work?

Wang Xiaobo worked as writer[6].

Where did Wang Xiaobo go to school?

Wang Xiaobo was educated at Renmin University of China[15] and University of Pittsburgh[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Peking University, Renmin University of China
    Different from Wang Xiaobo
    Family name Wang
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