Wang Xiaobo
Chinese writer (1952–1997)
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Summary
Wang Xiaobo was born on May 13, 1952[1], in Beijing[2]. He died on April 11, 1997[3], in Beijing[4]. He worked as a writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (453 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 10, 1997[7]
- Father: Wang Fangming[8]
- Spouse: Li Yinhe[9]
- Country of citizenship: People's Republic of China[10]
- Native language: Chinese[11]
- Employer: Peking University[12], Renmin University of China[13]
- Educated at: Renmin University of China[14], University of Pittsburgh[15]
- Notable work: Golden Age[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[18]
- Family name: Wang[19]
- Manner of death: natural causes[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[21], English[22]
- Name in native language: 王小波[23]
- Different from: Wang Xiaobo[24]
- Writing language: Chinese[25]
- P14541: 1CISsL[26]
- P14750: BA25-2F33-39CC-F6C2-2820[27]
Why It Matters
Wang Xiaobo has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Wang Xiaobo born?
Wang Xiaobo's place of birth was Beijing[2].
Where did Wang Xiaobo die?
Wang Xiaobo died in Beijing[4].
Who were Wang Xiaobo's parents?
Wang Xiaobo's father was Wang Fangming[8].
Who was Wang Xiaobo married to?
Wang Xiaobo's spouses include Li Yinhe[9].
What did Wang Xiaobo do for work?
Wang Xiaobo worked as a writer[5].
Where did Wang Xiaobo go to school?
Wang Xiaobo was educated at Renmin University of China[14] and University of Pittsburgh[15].