Zhao Erxun

Qing Dynasty politician and historian (1844-1927)
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Zhao Erxun
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Zhao Erxun

Summary

Zhao Erxun is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1844[2]. He passed away in Beijing[3]. He died on January 1, 1927[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (179 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Zhao Erxun passed away in Beijing[3].
  • Zhao Erxun was born on January 1, 1844[2].
  • Zhao Erxun died on January 1, 1927[4].
  • Zhao Erxun is buried at Beijing[8].
  • Zhao Erxun held citizenship in Qing dynasty[9].
  • Zhao Erxun held citizenship in Republic of China[10].
  • Zhao Erxun worked as a historian[5].
  • Zhao Erxun's professions included politician[6].
  • Zhao Erxun held the position of Hubu Shangshu (Qing dynasty)[11].
  • Zhao Erxun held the position of Viceroy of Three Northeast Provinces[12].
  • Zhao Erxun held the position of Viceroy of Sichuan[13].
  • Zhao Erxun held the position of Hanlin Academy bianxiu[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Zhao Erxun is Draft History of Qing[15].
  • Zhao Erxun is recorded as male[16].
  • Zhao Erxun's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Zhao Erxun's ancestral home is recorded as Tieling Xian[18].
  • Zhao Erxun's Commons category is recorded as Zhao Erxun[19].
  • Zhao Erxun's Eight Banner register is recorded as Han Army Plain Blue Banner[20].
  • Zhao Erxun earned the academic degree of jinshi[21].
  • Zhao Erxun's family name is recorded as Zhao[22].
  • Zhao Erxun's described by source is recorded as Biographies of Recent Dignitaries[23].
  • Zhao Erxun's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Classical Chinese[24].
  • Zhao Erxun's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Old Mandarin[25].
  • Zhao Erxun's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'zh-hant', 'text': '趙爾巽'}[26].
  • Zhao Erxun's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'zh-hans', 'text': '赵尔巽'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Zhao Erxun was born on January 1, 1844[2].

Education

Zhao Erxun earned the academic degree of jinshi[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Hubu Shangshu (Qing dynasty)[11]; Viceroy of Three Northeast Provinces[12], a historical position[28]; Viceroy of Sichuan[13]; and Hanlin Academy bianxiu[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Zhao Erxun is Draft History of Qing[15].

Death and Burial

Zhao Erxun died on January 1, 1927[4]. He passed away in Beijing[3]. He is buried at Beijing[8].

Why It Matters

Zhao Erxun ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (179 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Works attributed to him include Draft History of Qing[31], a literary work[32].

FAQs

Where did Zhao Erxun die?

Zhao Erxun passed away in Beijing[3].

What did Zhao Erxun do for work?

Zhao Erxun worked as historian[5] and politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Eight banner register Han Army Plain Blue Banner
    Place of death Beijing
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