Wu Jingzi
Chinese scholar-writer (1701-1754)
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Summary
Wu Jingzi was born on January 1, 1701[1], in Quanjiao County[2]. He died on January 11, 1754[3], in Yangzhou Fu[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], and prose writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (306 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Wu Lang[9]
- Country of citizenship: Qing dynasty[10]
- Notable work: The Scholars[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Ancestral home: Quanjiao County[13]
- Genre: chapter novel[14], satire[15]
- Commons category: Wu Jingzi[16]
- Family name: Wu[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Wu Jingzi[18]
- Described by source: Guochao Qixian Leizheng[19], Eminent Chinese of the Ch'ing Period[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[21]
- Name in native language: 吳敬梓[22]
- Courtesy name: 敏軒[23], 文木[24]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[25]
Why It Matters
Wu Jingzi has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Works attributed to him include The Scholars[28], a literary work[29].
FAQs
Where was Wu Jingzi born?
Wu Jingzi was born in Quanjiao County[2].
Where did Wu Jingzi die?
Wu Jingzi died in Yangzhou Fu[4].
What did Wu Jingzi do for work?
Wu Jingzi worked as a writer[5], poet[6], and prose writer[7].