Hu Zhengyan
Chinese painter and printer (1584–1674)
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Summary
Hu Zhengyan was born on 1584[1] in Xiuning County[2]. He died on 1674[3] in Nanjing[4]. He worked as a painter[5], politician[6], and calligrapher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1582[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1672[10]
- Country of citizenship: Ming dynasty[11], Qing dynasty[12]
- Notable work: Ten Bamboo Studio Collection of Letter Papers[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Ancestral home: Xiuning County[15], She County (Anhui)[16]
- Commons category: Hu Zhengyan[17]
- Family name: Hu[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[19]
- Commons Creator page: Hu Zhengyan[20]
- Has works in the collection: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art[21], Shanghai Museum[22]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]
- P14541: 17troL[24]
Why It Matters
Hu Zhengyan has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Hu Zhengyan born?
Hu Zhengyan's place of birth was Xiuning County[2].
Where did Hu Zhengyan die?
Hu Zhengyan died in Nanjing[4].
What did Hu Zhengyan do for work?
Hu Zhengyan worked as a painter[5], politician[6], and calligrapher[7].