Gao Gong

Chinese politician and scholar of Ming period (1513–1578)
Person human Q15907002
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Gao Gong

Summary

Gao Gong is a human[1]. Born in Xinzheng[2], he… he was born on January 19, 1513[3]. He passed away in Xinzheng[4]. He died on August 4, 1578[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Gao Gong was born in Xinzheng[2].
  • Gao Gong passed away in Xinzheng[4].
  • Gao Gong was born on January 19, 1513[3].
  • Gao Gong died on August 4, 1578[5].
  • Gao Gong's father was Gao Shangxian[8].
  • Gao Gong's mother was Shen Shi[9].
  • Among Gao Gong's spouses was Zhang Shi[10].
  • Gao Gong held citizenship in Ming dynasty[11].
  • Gao Gong's professions included politician[6].
  • A notable work attributed to Gao Gong is Words on Human Nature[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Gao Gong is Q18884405[13].
  • Gao Gong is recorded as male[14].
  • Gao Gong's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Gao Gong's ancestral home is recorded as Xinzheng[16].
  • Gao Gong's Commons category is recorded as Gao Gong[17].
  • Gao Gong earned the academic degree of jinshi[18].
  • Gao Gong's family name is recorded as Gao[19].
  • Gao Gong's given name is recorded as Gǒng[20].
  • Gao Gong's described by source is recorded as Guochao xianzheng lu[21].
  • Gao Gong's described by source is recorded as History of Ming[22].
  • Gao Gong's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Classical Chinese[23].
  • Gao Gong's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Old Mandarin[24].
  • Gao Gong's courtesy name is recorded as 肅卿[25].
  • Gao Gong's posthumous name is recorded as 文襄[26].
  • Gao Gong's art name is recorded as 中玄[27].

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Origins and Family

Gao Gong was born in Xinzheng[2]. He was born on January 19, 1513[3]. His father was Gao Shangxian[8]. His mother was Shen Shi[9].

Education

Gao Gong earned the academic degree of jinshi[18].

Career and Affiliations

Gao Gong worked as a politician[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Words on Human Nature[12], a written work[28], founded in 1576[29] and Q18884405[13], a written work[30].

Personal Life

Gao Gong was married to Zhang Shi[10].

Death and Burial

Gao Gong died on August 4, 1578[5]. He passed away in Xinzheng[4].

Why It Matters

Gao Gong is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Gao Gong born?

Born in Xinzheng[2], Gao Gong…

Where did Gao Gong die?

Gao Gong passed away in Xinzheng[4].

Who were Gao Gong's parents?

Gao Gong's father was Gao Shangxian[8]. Gao Gong's mother was Shen Shi[9].

Who was Gao Gong married to?

Gao Gong's spouses include Zhang Shi[10].

What did Gao Gong do for work?

Gao Gong worked as politician[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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