Tang Xianzu
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Summary
Tang Xianzu was born on September 24, 1550[1], in Linchuan District[2]. He died on July 29, 1616[3], in Linchuan District[4]. He worked as a poet[5], playwright[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Tang Shangxian[9]
- Mother: Wu Shi[10]
- Spouse: Wu Shi[11]
- Country of citizenship: Ming dynasty[12]
- Position held: 主事[13], county magistrate[14]
- Notable work: The Four Dreams of Linchuan[15], The Purple Hairpin[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Ancestral home: Linchuan County[18]
- Commons category: Tang Xianzu[19]
- Academic degree: jinshi[20]
- Family name: Tang[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Tang Xianzu[22]
- Described by source: Eminent Chinese of the Ch'ing Period[23], History of Ming[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[25]
- Commons Creator page: Tang Xianzu[26]
- Courtesy name: 義仍[27], 义仍[28]
- Art name: 海若[29], 淸遠道人[30], 若士[31], 玉茗堂[32], 玉茗堂主人[33]
- Has works in the collection: Shanghai Museum[34]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[35]
Why It Matters
Tang Xianzu has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include The Peony Pavilion[38], a literary work[39].
FAQs
Where was Tang Xianzu born?
Tang Xianzu's place of birth was Linchuan District[2].
Where did Tang Xianzu die?
Tang Xianzu died in Linchuan District[4].
Who were Tang Xianzu's parents?
Tang Xianzu's father was Tang Shangxian[9]. Tang Xianzu's mother was Wu Shi[10].
Who was Tang Xianzu married to?
Tang Xianzu's spouses include Wu Shi[11].
What did Tang Xianzu do for work?
Tang Xianzu worked as a poet[5], playwright[6], and writer[7].