Xu Guangqi
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Xu Guangqi
Summary
Xu Guangqi is a human[1]. He was born in Shanghai[2]. He was born on May 4, 1562[3]. He passed away in Shuntian Fu[4]. He died on November 8, 1633[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], translator[8], politician[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (444 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Xu Guangqi was born in Shanghai[2].
- Xu Guangqi passed away in Shuntian Fu[4].
- Xu Guangqi was born on May 4, 1562[3].
- Xu Guangqi was born on April 24, 1562[12].
- Xu Guangqi died on November 8, 1633[5].
- Burial took place at Tomb of Xu Guangqi[13].
- A child of Xu Guangqi was Q133730176[14].
- Xu Guangqi held citizenship in Ming dynasty[15].
- Chinese was Xu Guangqi's native language[16].
- Xu Guangqi worked as a mathematician[6].
- Xu Guangqi's professions included astronomer[7].
- Xu Guangqi's professions included translator[8].
- Xu Guangqi worked as a politician[9].
- Xu Guangqi's professions included writer[10].
- Xu Guangqi's professions included scholar[17].
- Xu Guangqi held the position of Taibao of the Ming dynasty[18].
- Xu Guangqi held the position of Q47364151[19].
- Xu Guangqi held the position of taizi taibao of the Ming dynasty[20].
- Xu Guangqi held the position of Minister of Rites[21].
- Xu Guangqi held the position of Deputy Minister of Rites[22].
- Xu Guangqi held the position of Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Cabinet[23].
- A notable student of Xu Guangqi was Sun Yuanhua[24].
- Xu Guangqi was a member of Three Pillars of Chinese Catholicism[25].
- Xu Guangqi's religion is recorded as Catholicism[26].
- Xu Guangqi is recorded as male[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Shanghai[2], Xu Guangqi… Recorded date of birth include May 4, 1562[3] and April 24, 1562[12]. Chinese was his native language[16].
Education
Xu Guangqi earned the academic degree of jinshi[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], translator[8], politician[9], writer[10], and scholar[17]. Positions held include Taibao of the Ming dynasty[18]; Q47364151[19]; taizi taibao of the Ming dynasty[20]; Minister of Rites[21], a position[29]; Deputy Minister of Rites[22], a title of authority[30], in Chinese Empire[31], founded in 0619[32]; and Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Cabinet[23]. A notable student of Xu Guangqi was Sun Yuanhua[24].
Personal Life
A child of Xu Guangqi was Q133730176[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[26].
Death and Burial
Xu Guangqi died on November 8, 1633[5]. He died in Shuntian Fu[4]. He is buried at Tomb of him[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Xu Guangqi include Xujiahui[33], a neighborhood[34], in People's Republic of China[35].
Why It Matters
Xu Guangqi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (444 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include A Complete Treatise on Agriculture[38], a written work[39]. Entities named for him include Xujiahui[33], a neighborhood[34], in People's Republic of China[35].
FAQs
Where was Xu Guangqi born?
Xu Guangqi was born in Shanghai[2].
Where did Xu Guangqi die?
Xu Guangqi passed away in Shuntian Fu[4].
What did Xu Guangqi do for work?
Xu Guangqi worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], translator[8], politician[9], and writer[10].