Su Song

Chinese polymath and statesman (1020–1101)
Person human Q1265657
Su Song
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Su Song

Summary

Su Song is a human[1]. His place of birth was Quanzhou[2]. He was born on January 1, 1020[3]. He died on January 1, 1101[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5], civil engineer[6], astronomer[7], diplomat[8], and inventor[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Quanzhou[2], Su Song…
  • Su Song was born on January 1, 1020[3].
  • Su Song was born on 1020[11].
  • Su Song died on January 1, 1101[4].
  • Su Song died on 1101[12].
  • Su Song's father was Su Shen[13].
  • A child of Su Song was Su Jing[14].
  • A child of Su Song was Su Xi[15].
  • A child of Su Song was Su Xi[16].
  • A child of Su Song was Su Jiong[17].
  • A child of Su Song was Su Jia[18].
  • Su Song held citizenship in Northern Song dynasty[19].
  • Su Song held citizenship in Song dynasty[20].
  • Su Song worked as a cartographer[5].
  • Su Song worked as a civil engineer[6].
  • Su Song's professions included astronomer[7].
  • Su Song worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Su Song worked as an inventor[9].
  • Su Song's professions included architect[21].
  • Su Song held the position of ambassador of the People's Republic of China[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Su Song is Bencao Tujing[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Su Song is Xinyi Xiangfayao[24].
  • Su Song is recorded as male[25].
  • Su Song's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Su Song's Commons category is recorded as Su Song[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Quanzhou[2], Su Song… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1020[3] and 1020[11]. His father was Su Shen[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[5], civil engineer[6], astronomer[7], diplomat[8], inventor[9], and architect[21]. Su Song held the position of ambassador of the People's Republic of China[22].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bencao Tujing[23], a written work[28] and Xinyi Xiangfayao[24], a written work[29].

Personal Life

Children include Su Jing[14], of Song dynasty[30]; Su Xi[15], of Song dynasty[31]; Su Jiong[17]; and Su Jia[18], of Song dynasty[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1101[4] and 1101[12].

Why It Matters

Su Song has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Su Song born?

Su Song's place of birth was Quanzhou[2].

Who were Su Song's parents?

Su Song's father was Su Shen[13].

What did Su Song do for work?

Su Song worked as cartographer[5], civil engineer[6], astronomer[7], diplomat[8], and inventor[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . data.bibliotheken.nl. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . data.bibliotheken.nl. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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