Xiao Qian

Chinese writer, editor, reporter
Person human Q8044224
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Summary

Xiao Qian is a human[1]. His place of birth was Beijing[2]. He was born on January 27, 1910[3]. He died in Beijing[4]. He died on February 11, 1999[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], translator[8], gymnast[9], and literary scholar[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Xiao Qian's place of birth was Beijing[2].
  • Xiao Qian died in Beijing[4].
  • Xiao Qian was born on January 27, 1910[3].
  • Xiao Qian died on February 11, 1999[5].
  • Xiao Qian was married to Wen Jieruo[12].
  • Xiao Qian held citizenship in People's Republic of China[13].
  • Xiao Qian worked as a writer[6].
  • Xiao Qian's professions included journalist[7].
  • Xiao Qian's professions included translator[8].
  • Xiao Qian's professions included gymnast[9].
  • Xiao Qian's professions included literary scholar[10].
  • Xiao Qian held the position of member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[14].
  • Xiao Qian held the position of standing member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[15].
  • Among Xiao Qian's employers was University College London[16].
  • Xiao Qian was educated at Yenching University[17].
  • Xiao Qian's education included a stint at Fu Jen Catholic University[18].
  • Xiao Qian is recorded as male[19].
  • Xiao Qian's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Xiao Qian's ancestral home is recorded as Inner Mongolia[21].
  • Xiao Qian was affiliated with the China Democratic League[22].
  • Xiao Qian's sport is recorded as gymnastics[23].
  • Xiao Qian's family name is recorded as Xiao[24].
  • Xiao Qian's significant event is recorded as posthumous birth[25].
  • Xiao Qian's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Beijing[2], Xiao Qian… he was born on January 27, 1910[3].

Education

Educated at Yenching University[17], a private university[27], in People's Republic of China[28], founded in 1919[29] and Fu Jen Catholic University[18], a private university[30], in Taiwan[31], founded in 1925[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], translator[8], gymnast[9], and literary scholar[10]. Among Xiao Qian's employers was University College London[16]. Positions held include member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[14], a position[33], in People's Republic of China[34] and standing member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[15], a position[35], in People's Republic of China[36].

Personal Life

Xiao Qian was married to Wen Jieruo[12]. He was affiliated with the China Democratic League[22].

Death and Burial

Xiao Qian died on February 11, 1999[5]. He passed away in Beijing[4].

Why It Matters

Xiao Qian ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Xiao Qian born?

Xiao Qian's place of birth was Beijing[2].

Where did Xiao Qian die?

Xiao Qian died in Beijing[4].

Who was Xiao Qian married to?

Xiao Qian's spouses include Wen Jieruo[12].

What did Xiao Qian do for work?

Xiao Qian worked as writer[6], journalist[7], translator[8], gymnast[9], and literary scholar[10].

Where did Xiao Qian go to school?

Xiao Qian was educated at Yenching University[17] and Fu Jen Catholic University[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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