Wang Jian

king or emperor of Former Shu (847–918)
Person human Q708651
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Summary

Wang Jian is a human[1]. Born in Wuyang County[2], he… he was born on February 26, 847[3]. He died on 918[4]. He worked as a military leader[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Wang Jian was born in Wuyang County[2].
  • Wang Jian was born on February 26, 847[3].
  • Wang Jian died on 918[4].
  • Burial took place at Tomb of Wang Jian[7].
  • Among Wang Jian's spouses was Empress Zhou[8].
  • Among Wang Jian's spouses was Empress Dowager Xu[9].
  • Among Wang Jian's spouses was 張貴妃 (前蜀高祖)[10].
  • Among Wang Jian's spouses was Madame Huarui[11].
  • A child of Wang Jian was Wang Yan[12].
  • A child of Wang Jian was Wang Yuanying[13].
  • A child of Wang Jian was Wang Zongren[14].
  • A child of Wang Jian was Wang Zongjie[15].
  • A child of Wang Jian was Wang Zongping[16].
  • A child of Wang Jian was Wang Zongzhi[17].
  • Wang Jian held citizenship in Former Shu[18].
  • Wang Jian's professions included military leader[5].
  • Wang Jian held the position of Emperor of China[19].
  • Wang Jian is recorded as male[20].
  • Wang Jian's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Wang Jian's ancestral home is recorded as Wuyang[22].
  • Wang Jian's Commons category is recorded as Wang Jian (Former Shu)[23].
  • Wang Jian's family name is recorded as Wang[24].
  • Wang Jian's described by source is recorded as Old History of the Five Dynasties[25].
  • Wang Jian's courtesy name is recorded as 光圖[26].
  • Wang Jian's temple name is recorded as 高祖[27].

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Origins and Family

Wang Jian's place of birth was Wuyang County[2]. He was born on February 26, 847[3].

Career and Affiliations

Wang Jian worked as a military leader[5]. He held the position of Emperor of China[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Empress Zhou[8], 0801–0918[28], of Former Shu[29]; Empress Dowager Xu[9], a writer[30], 0801–0926[31], of Former Shu[32], specialised in poetry[33]; 張貴妃 (前蜀高祖)[10], of Former Shu[34]; and Madame Huarui[11], a poet[35], 0850–0926[36], of Former Shu[37], specialised in poetry[38]. Children include Wang Yan[12], a poet[39], 0899–0926[40], of Former Shu[41]; Wang Yuanying[13], a politician[42], 0892–0913[43]; Wang Zongren[14]; Wang Zongjie[15]; Wang Zongping[16]; and Wang Zongzhi[17].

Death and Burial

Wang Jian died on 918[4]. He is buried at Tomb of him[7].

Why It Matters

Wang Jian ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Wang Jian born?

Wang Jian's place of birth was Wuyang County[2].

Who was Wang Jian married to?

Wang Jian's spouses include Empress Zhou[8], Empress Dowager Xu[9], 張貴妃 (前蜀高祖)[10], and Madame Huarui[11].

What did Wang Jian do for work?

Wang Jian worked as military leader[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 4aDQxt
    Occupation → military leader
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Empress Zhou, Empress Dowager Xu, 張貴妃 (前蜀高祖) +1
    Aliases → —
    Copyright status as a creator → copyrights on works have expired
    Country of citizenship → Former Shu
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