Wonhyo
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Wonhyo
Summary
Wonhyo is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gyeongsan[2]. He was born on January 1, 617[3]. He died on January 1, 686[4]. He worked as a Buddhist monk[5] and commentator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Gyeongsan[2], Wonhyo…
- Wonhyo was born on January 1, 617[3].
- Wonhyo died on January 1, 686[4].
- Among Wonhyo's spouses was Princess Yoseok[8].
- A child of Wonhyo was Seol Chong[9].
- Wonhyo held citizenship in Silla[10].
- Wonhyo's professions included Buddhist monk[5].
- Wonhyo's professions included commentator[6].
- A notable work attributed to Wonhyo is Doctrinal Essentials of the Nirvana Sutra[11].
- A notable work attributed to Wonhyo is Commentary on the Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana[12].
- A notable work attributed to Wonhyo is Notes on the Meaning of Treatise on the Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana[13].
- A notable work attributed to Wonhyo is Commentary on the Vajrasamadhi-sutra[14].
- A notable work attributed to Wonhyo is Doctrinal Essentials of the Infinite Life Sutra[15].
- A notable work attributed to Wonhyo is Doctrinal Essentials of the Lotus Sūtra[16].
- Wonhyo's religion is recorded as Buddhism[17].
- Wonhyo is recorded as male[18].
- Wonhyo's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- The cause of death was disease[20].
- Wonhyo's family name is recorded as Seol[21].
- Wonhyo's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
- Wonhyo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Korean[23].
- Wonhyo's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'ko-hani', 'text': '小性居士'}[24].
- Wonhyo's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'ko-hani', 'text': '誓幢'}[25].
- Wonhyo's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'ko-hani', 'text': '新幢'}[26].
- Wonhyo's religious name is recorded as {'lang': 'ko', 'text': '원효'}[27].
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Origins and Family
Wonhyo was born in Gyeongsan[2]. He was born on January 1, 617[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Buddhist monk[5] and commentator[6].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Doctrinal Essentials of the Nirvana Sutra[11], a literary work[28], founded in 0700[29]; Commentary on the Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana[12], a literary work[30]; Notes on the Meaning of Treatise on the Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana[13], a literary work[31]; Commentary on the Vajrasamadhi-sutra[14], an aṭṭhakathā[32]; Doctrinal Essentials of the Infinite Life Sutra[15], a literary work[33]; and Doctrinal Essentials of the Lotus Sūtra[16], a literary work[34]. Things named for Wonhyo include Wonhyo Bridge[35], a road bridge[36], in South Korea[37].
Personal Life
Wonhyo was married to Princess Yoseok[8]. A child of him was Seol Chong[9]. His religion is recorded as Buddhism[17].
Death and Burial
Wonhyo died on January 1, 686[4]. The cause of death was disease[20].
Why It Matters
Wonhyo ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for him include Wonhyo Bridge[35], a road bridge[36], in South Korea[37].
FAQs
Where was Wonhyo born?
Wonhyo's place of birth was Gyeongsan[2].
Who was Wonhyo married to?
Wonhyo's spouses include Princess Yoseok[8].