Zhao Shizhen

(active 16th century-17th century)
Person human Q15890885
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Zhao Shizhen

Summary

Zhao Shizhen is a human[1]. Born in Yueqing[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1553[3]. He died on 1611[4]. He worked as an inventor[5] and politician[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yueqing[2], Zhao Shizhen…
  • Zhao Shizhen was born on January 1, 1553[3].
  • Zhao Shizhen died on 1611[4].
  • Zhao Shizhen held citizenship in Ming dynasty[8].
  • Zhao Shizhen's professions included inventor[5].
  • Zhao Shizhen worked as a politician[6].
  • Zhao Shizhen held the position of Zhonghshu Sheren[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Zhao Shizhen is Q11588840[10].
  • Zhao Shizhen is recorded as male[11].
  • Zhao Shizhen's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Zhao Shizhen's family name is recorded as Zhao[13].
  • Zhao Shizhen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Mandarin[14].
  • Zhao Shizhen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Classical Chinese[15].
  • Zhao Shizhen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Mandarin[16].
  • Zhao Shizhen's courtesy name is recorded as 常吉[17].
  • Zhao Shizhen's art name is recorded as 後湖[18].
  • Zhao Shizhen's writing language is recorded as Classical Chinese[19].
  • Zhao Shizhen's writing language is recorded as Mandarin[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Yueqing[2], Zhao Shizhen… he was born on January 1, 1553[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[5] and politician[6]. Zhao Shizhen held the position of Zhonghshu Sheren[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Zhao Shizhen is Q11588840[10].

Death and Burial

Zhao Shizhen died on 1611[4].

Why It Matters

Zhao Shizhen is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Zhao Shizhen born?

Zhao Shizhen was born in Yueqing[2].

What did Zhao Shizhen do for work?

Zhao Shizhen worked as inventor[5] and politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Hong Kong Chinese Authority Name. wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Hong Kong Chinese Authority Name. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Libraries australia id 36684387
    Languages spoken, written or signed Mandarin, Classical Chinese, Mandarin
    Worldcat entities id E39PBJpypbt7mQGyFCFPbGkkXd
    Family name Zhao
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