Han Fei
Chinese Legalist, 280–233 BCE
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Summary
Han Fei was born on 279 BC[1] in Xinzheng[2]. He died on 232 BC[3] in Xianyang County[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,157 views/month, #7,091 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 280 BC[8], 288 BC[9]
- Date of death: 233 BC[10]
- Country of citizenship: Han[11]
- Field of work: philosophy[12]
- Notable work: Han Feizi[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Han Fei[15]
- Cause of death: intoxication[16]
- Family name: Han[17]
- Given name: Fei[18]
- Medical condition: stuttering[19]
- Student of: Xunzi[20]
- Manner of death: suicide[21]
- Described by source: Records of the Grand Historian[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Old Chinese[23]
- Name in native language: 韓非[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[25]
Why It Matters
Han Fei has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Works attributed to him include Han Feizi[28], a text[29].
FAQs
Where was Han Fei born?
Han Fei's place of birth was Xinzheng[2].
Where did Han Fei die?
Han Fei died in Xianyang County[4].