Tank Man
anonymous man who stood in front of a column of Chinese tanks during the Tiananmen Square protests
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Summary
Tank Man was born on 2000[1] in People's Republic of China[2]. He has worked as an activist[3]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,764 views/month, #5,544 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: People's Republic of China[5]
- Sex or gender: male[6]
- Commons category: Tank Man[7]
- Family name: Wang[8]
- Significant event: 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre[9]
- Depicted by: Tank Man[10]
- Floruit: June 5, 1989[11]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[12]
- Name in native language: 坦克人[13]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[14]
Why It Matters
Tank Man has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] He is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]
FAQs
Where was Tank Man born?
Tank Man was born in People's Republic of China[2].
What did Tank Man do for work?
Tank Man worked as an activist[3].