Wu

Founding Liang emperor from 502 to 549
Person human Q736726
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Wu

Summary

Wu is a human[1]. He was born on 464[2]. He passed away in Nanjing[3]. He died on September 13, 549[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], poet[6], and ruler[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wu died in Nanjing[3].
  • Wu was born on 464[2].
  • Wu died on September 13, 549[4].
  • Wu's father was Xiao Shunzhi[9].
  • Wu's mother was Zhang Shangrou[10].
  • Among Wu's spouses was Chi Hui[11].
  • Wu was married to Ding Lingguang[12].
  • Among Wu's spouses was Ruan Lingying[13].
  • Wu was married to Wu Jinghui[14].
  • Among Wu's spouses was Ge Xiurong[15].
  • A child of Wu was Xiao Tong[16].
  • A child of Wu was Emperor Jianwen of Liang[17].
  • A child of Wu was Xiao Ji[18].
  • A child of Wu was Emperor Yuan of Liang[19].
  • A child of Wu was Xiao Zong[20].
  • A child of Wu was Xiao Lun[21].
  • Wu held citizenship in Liang dynasty[22].
  • Wu's professions included philosopher[5].
  • Wu's professions included poet[6].
  • Wu's professions included ruler[7].
  • Wu held the position of Emperor of China[23].
  • Wu's religion is recorded as Buddhism[24].
  • Wu is recorded as male[25].
  • Wu's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Wu's family is recorded as Clan Xiao of Lanling[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Wu was born on 464[2]. His father was Xiao Shunzhi[9]. His mother was Zhang Shangrou[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[5], poet[6], and ruler[7]. Wu held the position of Emperor of China[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Chi Hui[11], b. 0468[28]; Ding Lingguang[12], 0485–0526[29]; Ruan Lingying[13], 0477–0542[30]; Wu Jinghui[14]; and Ge Xiurong[15]. Children include Xiao Tong[16], a writer[31], 0501–0531[32], of Liang dynasty[33]; Emperor Jianwen of Liang[17], a poet[34], 0503–0551[35], of Liang dynasty[36]; Xiao Ji[18], a politician[37], 0508–0553[38]; Emperor Yuan of Liang[19], 0508–0555[39], of Liang dynasty[40]; Xiao Zong[20], a politician[41], 0502–0531[42]; and Xiao Lun[21], a politician[43], 0507–0551[44], of Liang dynasty[45]. His religion is recorded as Buddhism[24].

Death and Burial

Wu died on September 13, 549[4]. He died in Nanjing[3].

Why It Matters

Wu ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 73 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where did Wu die?

Wu died in Nanjing[3].

Who were Wu's parents?

Wu's father was Xiao Shunzhi[9]. Wu's mother was Zhang Shangrou[10].

Who was Wu married to?

Wu's spouses include Chi Hui[11], Ding Lingguang[12], Ruan Lingying[13], and Wu Jinghui[14].

What did Wu do for work?

Wu worked as philosopher[5], poet[6], and ruler[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [22] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  11. [26] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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