Gao Xingjian
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Gao Xingjian
Summary
Gao Xingjian is a human[1]. He was born in Ganxian District[2]. He was born on January 4, 1940[3]. He worked as a writer[4], painter[5], translator[6], novelist[7], and playwright[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (864 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Ganxian District[2], Gao Xingjian…
- Gao Xingjian was born on January 4, 1940[3].
- Gao Xingjian held citizenship in People's Republic of China[10].
- Gao Xingjian held citizenship in France[11].
- Chinese was Gao Xingjian's native language[12].
- Gao Xingjian's professions included writer[4].
- Gao Xingjian's professions included painter[5].
- Gao Xingjian worked as a translator[6].
- Gao Xingjian worked as a novelist[7].
- Gao Xingjian's professions included playwright[8].
- Gao Xingjian worked as a literary critic[13].
- Gao Xingjian was educated at Beijing Foreign Studies University[14].
- Gao Xingjian was educated at Nanjing Jinling High School[15].
- A notable work attributed to Gao Xingjian is The Other Shore[16].
- A notable work attributed to Gao Xingjian is Soul Mountain[17].
- Gao Xingjian received the Nobel Prize in Literature[18].
- Gao Xingjian received the honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[19].
- Gao Xingjian received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].
- Gao Xingjian received the honorary doctor of the University of Provence - Aix-Marseille I[21].
- Gao Xingjian is recorded as male[22].
- Gao Xingjian's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Gao Xingjian's ancestral home is recorded as Taizhou[24].
- Gao Xingjian's Commons category is recorded as Gao Xingjian[25].
- Gao Xingjian's family name is recorded as Gao[26].
- Gao Xingjian's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Works by Gao Xingjian[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Ganxian District[2], Gao Xingjian… he was born on January 4, 1940[3]. Chinese was his native language[12].
Education
Educated at Beijing Foreign Studies University[14], a university[28], in People's Republic of China[29], founded in 1941[30], headquartered in Beijing Foreign Studies University community[31] and Nanjing Jinling High School[15], a secondary school[32], in People's Republic of China[33], founded in 1888[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], painter[5], translator[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and literary critic[13].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Other Shore[16], a literary work[35] and Soul Mountain[17], a literary work[36].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[18], a literary award[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1901[39]; honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[19], an award[40], in People's Republic of China[41]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; and honorary doctor of the University of Provence - Aix-Marseille I[21], an award[44], in France[45].
Why It Matters
Gao Xingjian ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (864 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Works attributed to him include Soul Mountain[48], a literary work[49] and One Man's Bible[50], a literary work[51].
FAQs
Where was Gao Xingjian born?
Born in Ganxian District[2], Gao Xingjian…
What did Gao Xingjian do for work?
Gao Xingjian worked as writer[4], painter[5], translator[6], novelist[7], and playwright[8].
Where did Gao Xingjian go to school?
Gao Xingjian was educated at Beijing Foreign Studies University[14] and Nanjing Jinling High School[15].
What awards did Gao Xingjian receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[18], honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[19], Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], and honorary doctor of the University of Provence - Aix-Marseille I[21].