Zhang Tingyu

Chinese politician and historian (1672-1755)
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Zhang Tingyu

Summary

Zhang Tingyu is a human[1]. He was born in Beijing[2]. He was born on October 29, 1672[3]. He passed away in Tongcheng[4]. He died on April 30, 1755[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Beijing[2], Zhang Tingyu…
  • Zhang Tingyu passed away in Tongcheng[4].
  • Zhang Tingyu was born on October 29, 1672[3].
  • Zhang Tingyu died on April 30, 1755[5].
  • Zhang Tingyu's father was Zhang Ying[9].
  • Zhang Tingyu's mother was Q134820601[10].
  • A child of Zhang Tingyu was Zhang Ruocheng[11].
  • A child of Zhang Tingyu was Zhang Ruoai[12].
  • A child of Zhang Tingyu was Zhang Ruoting[13].
  • A child of Zhang Tingyu was Zhang Siyi[14].
  • Zhang Tingyu held citizenship in Qing dynasty[15].
  • Zhang Tingyu's professions included politician[6].
  • Zhang Tingyu's professions included historian[7].
  • Zhang Tingyu held the position of grand tutor of the Qing dynasty[16].
  • Zhang Tingyu held the position of Baohedian daxue shi[17].
  • Zhang Tingyu held the position of Wén huá diàn dàxué shì[18].
  • Zhang Tingyu held the position of Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Cabinet[19].
  • Zhang Tingyu held the position of Minister of Justice[20].
  • Zhang Tingyu held the position of Hubu Shangshu (Qing dynasty)[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Zhang Tingyu is History of Ming[22].
  • Zhang Tingyu is recorded as male[23].
  • Zhang Tingyu's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Zhang Tingyu's ancestral home is recorded as Tongcheng County[25].
  • Zhang Tingyu's Commons category is recorded as Zhang Tingyu[26].
  • Zhang Tingyu earned the academic degree of jinshi[27].

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Origins and Family

Zhang Tingyu's place of birth was Beijing[2]. He was born on October 29, 1672[3]. His father was Zhang Ying[9]. His mother was Q134820601[10].

Education

Zhang Tingyu earned the academic degree of jinshi[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and historian[7]. Positions held include grand tutor of the Qing dynasty[16]; Baohedian daxue shi[17]; Wén huá diàn dàxué shì[18]; Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Cabinet[19]; Minister of Justice[20], a position[28]; and Hubu Shangshu (Qing dynasty)[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Zhang Tingyu is History of Ming[22].

Personal Life

Children include Zhang Ruocheng[11], a painter[29], 1722–1770[30], of Qing dynasty[31]; Zhang Ruoai[12], a painter[32], 1713–1746[33], of Qing dynasty[34]; Zhang Ruoting[13], a politician[35], 1726–1802[36], of Qing dynasty[37]; and Zhang Siyi[14], a poet[38], of Qing dynasty[39], specialised in poetry[40].

Death and Burial

Zhang Tingyu died on April 30, 1755[5]. He passed away in Tongcheng[4].

Why It Matters

Zhang Tingyu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Zhang Tingyu born?

Born in Beijing[2], Zhang Tingyu…

Where did Zhang Tingyu die?

Zhang Tingyu died in Tongcheng[4].

Who were Zhang Tingyu's parents?

Zhang Tingyu's father was Zhang Ying[9]. Zhang Tingyu's mother was Q134820601[10].

What did Zhang Tingyu do for work?

Zhang Tingyu worked as politician[6] and historian[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . China Biographical Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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