Li Si
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Summary
Li Si is a human[1]. He was born in Shangcai County[2]. He was born on January 1, 280 BC[3]. He passed away in Xianyang[4]. He died on January 1, 208 BC[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,837 views/month, #7,022 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Li Si's place of birth was Shangcai County[2].
- Li Si passed away in Xianyang[4].
- Li Si was born on January 1, 280 BC[3].
- Li Si died on January 1, 208 BC[5].
- A child of Li Si was Li You[10].
- Li Si held citizenship in Chu[11].
- Li Si held citizenship in Qin dynasty[12].
- Chinese was Li Si's native language[13].
- Li Si's professions included politician[6].
- Li Si worked as a writer[7].
- Li Si worked as a philosopher[8].
- Li Si's field of work was philosophy[14].
- Li Si held the position of prime minister[15].
- Among Li Si's employers was Qin Shi Huang[16].
- Li Si was employed by Qin Er Shi[17].
- Li Si is recorded as male[18].
- Li Si's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Li Si's Commons category is recorded as Li Si[20].
- The cause of death was waist chop[21].
- Li Si's family name is recorded as Li[22].
- Li Si's given name is recorded as Si[23].
- Li Si's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Li Si[24].
- Li Si studied under Xunzi[25].
- Li Si's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[26].
- Li Si's described by source is recorded as Records of the Grand Historian[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Shangcai County[2], Li Si… he was born on January 1, 280 BC[3]. Chinese was his native language[13].
Education
Li Si studied under Xunzi[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], and philosopher[8]. Li Si's field of work was philosophy[14]. Employers include Qin Shi Huang[16], a politician[28], -0259–-0210[29], of Qin dynasty[30] and Qin Er Shi[17], a ruler[31], -0230–-0207[32], of Qin dynasty[33]. He held the position of prime minister[15].
Personal Life
A child of Li Si was Li You[10].
Death and Burial
Li Si died on January 1, 208 BC[5]. He died in Xianyang[4]. The cause of death was waist chop[21].
Why It Matters
Li Si ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,837 views/month, #7,022 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He is credited with the discovery of Five Punishments[36], a physical punishment[37]. Works attributed to him include Jianzhuke Shu[38], a literary work[39].
FAQs
Where was Li Si born?
Li Si was born in Shangcai County[2].
Where did Li Si die?
Li Si passed away in Xianyang[4].
What did Li Si do for work?
Li Si worked as politician[6], writer[7], and philosopher[8].
What did Li Si discover?
Li Si is credited as discoverer of Five Punishments[36].