Wang Shifu
Chinese playwright
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Summary
Wang Shifu was born on January 1, 1250[1], in Khanbaliq[2]. He died on 1307[3]. He worked as a playwright[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Yuan dynasty[7]
- Notable work: The Story of the Western Wing[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Family name: Wang[10]
- Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[11]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[12]
- Commons Creator page: Wang Shifu[13]
- Courtesy name: 實甫[14]
- Start of work period: 1295[15]
- End of work period: 1307[16]
- Writing language: Chinese[17]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[18]
- P14541: Amhal[19]
Why It Matters
Wang Shifu has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
Works attributed to him include The Story of the Western Wing[22], a literary work[23].
FAQs
Where was Wang Shifu born?
Wang Shifu was born in Khanbaliq[2].