Xiang Yu
Chinese military leader
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Summary
Xiang Yu was born on March 29, 232 BC[1], in Suqian[2]. He died on 202 BC[3] in He County[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,120 views/month, #6,587 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Consort Yu[7]
- Country of citizenship: Chu[8], Qin dynasty[9]
- Ethnic group: Chu people[10]
- Position held: Chinese sovereign[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Xiang Yu[13]
- Military, police or special rank: army general[14]
- Cause of death: drowning[15]
- Family name: Xiang[16]
- Given name: Yu[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Xiang Yu (Western Chu)[18]
- Manner of death: suicide[19]
- Described by source: Wanxiaotang Huazhuan[20], Records of the Grand Historian[21], Book of Han[22]
- Courtesy name: 羽[23]
- Different from: yuxiang[24]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[25]
Why It Matters
Xiang Yu has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Works attributed to him include Gaixia song[28], a written work[29].
FAQs
Where was Xiang Yu born?
Xiang Yu was born in Suqian[2].
Where did Xiang Yu die?
Xiang Yu died in He County[4].
Who was Xiang Yu married to?
Xiang Yu's spouses include Consort Yu[7].
What did Xiang Yu do for work?
Xiang Yu worked as a politician[5].