Cao Xueqin
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Summary
Cao Xueqin was born on July 12, 1724[1], in Nanjing[2]. He died on January 1, 1763[3], in Beijing[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], painter[7], novelist[8], and ci lyric writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,422 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Qing dynasty[11]
- Occupation: philosopher[12]
- Notable work: Dream of the Red Chamber[13]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Cao Xueqin[16]
- Eight Banner register: Bondservant Division of Plain White Banner[17]
- Family name: Cao[18]
- Pseudonym: 曹雪芹[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Cao Xueqin[20]
- Commons gallery: 曹雪芹[21]
- Work location: China[22]
- Described by source: Eminent Chinese of the Ch'ing Period[23]
- Participant in: Beijing Municipal Intangible Cultural Heritage[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[25]
- Commons Creator page: Cao Xueqin[26]
- Birth name: 曹霑[27]
- Courtesy name: 夢阮[28], 芹圃[29], 雪芹[30]
- Art name: 悼紅軒[31], 廢藝齋[32], 芹溪[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Cao Xueqin include Ts'ao Chan[34], an impact crater[35].
Why It Matters
Cao Xueqin has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include Dream of the Red Chamber[38], a literary work[39], founded in 1701[40]. Entities named for him include Ts'ao Chan[34], an impact crater[35].
FAQs
Where was Cao Xueqin born?
Cao Xueqin's place of birth was Nanjing[2].
Where did Cao Xueqin die?
Cao Xueqin died in Beijing[4].
What did Cao Xueqin do for work?
Cao Xueqin worked as a writer[5], poet[6], painter[7], novelist[8], and ci lyric writer[9].