Laozi
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Laozi
Summary
Laozi is a human whose existence is disputed[1]. He was born in Chu[2]. He was born on January 1, 604 BC[3]. He died on 500 BC[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], archivist[6], writer[7], and Taoist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.98% of human_whose_existence_is_disputed entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,695 views/month, #3 of 306).[9]
Key Facts
- Laozi was born in Chu[2].
- Laozi's place of birth was Zhoukou[10].
- Laozi was born on January 1, 604 BC[3].
- Laozi was born on 579 BC[11].
- Laozi was born on 571 BC[12].
- Laozi died on 500 BC[4].
- Laozi's father was Li Jing[13].
- Laozi's mother was Xiantian[14].
- A child of Laozi was Li Zong[15].
- Laozi held citizenship in Zhou dynasty[16].
- Laozi's professions included philosopher[5].
- Laozi worked as an archivist[6].
- Laozi's professions included writer[7].
- Laozi's professions included Taoist[8].
- Laozi's field of work was philosophy[17].
- Laozi's field of work was Chinese philosophy[18].
- A notable work attributed to Laozi is Tao Te Ching[19].
- Laozi's religion is recorded as Taoism[20].
- Laozi is recorded as male[21].
- Laozi's instance of is recorded as human whose existence is disputed[22].
- Laozi's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Laozi is associated with the Taoism movement[24].
- Laozi is associated with the Eastern philosophy movement[25].
- Laozi is associated with the Hundred Schools of Thought movement[26].
- Laozi's Commons category is recorded as Laozi[27].
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Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Chu[2], an ancient Chinese state[31], in Western Zhou[32], founded in -0722[33] and Zhoukou[10], a prefecture-level city[34], in People's Republic of China[35]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 604 BC[3], 579 BC[11], and 571 BC[12]. Laozi's father was Li Jing[13]. His mother was Xiantian[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[5], archivist[6], writer[7], and Taoist[8]. Fields of work include philosophy[17], an academic discipline[36] and Chinese philosophy[18], a branch of philosophy[37].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Laozi is Tao Te Ching[19]. Things named for him include 7854 Laotse[38], an asteroid[39].
Personal Life
A child of Laozi was Li Zong[15]. His religion is recorded as Taoism[20].
Death and Burial
Laozi died on 500 BC[4].
Why It Matters
Laozi ranks in the top 0.98% of human_whose_existence_is_disputed entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,695 views/month, #3 of 306).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by Ursula K. Le Guin[42], a writer[43], 1929–2018[44], of United States[45], awarded the Margaret Edwards Award[46], specialised in fiction[47]; Erich Fromm[48], a university teacher[49], 1900–1980[50], of German Empire[51], awarded the Humanist of the Year[52], specialised in philosophy[53]; Emil Cioran[54], a philosopher[55], 1911–1995[56], of Romania[57], specialised in philosophy[58]; and Zhuang Zhou[59], a philosopher[60], -0369–-0288[61], of Song[62], specialised in philosophy[63].
Works attributed to him include Tao Te Ching[64], a literary work[65] and Qingjing Jing[66], a text[67]. Entities named for him include 7854 Laotse[38], an asteroid[39].
FAQs
Where was Laozi born?
Laozi was born in Chu[2].
Who were Laozi's parents?
Laozi's father was Li Jing[13]. Laozi's mother was Xiantian[14].
What did Laozi do for work?
Laozi worked as philosopher[5], archivist[6], writer[7], and Taoist[8].
Who did Laozi influence?
Laozi has been cited as an influence by Ursula K. Le Guin[42], Erich Fromm[48], Emil Cioran[54], and Zhuang Zhou[59].