Xu Wei

Ming Dynasty painter (1521-1593)
Person human Q890211
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Summary

Xu Wei is a human[1]. His place of birth was Shaoxing[2]. He was born on January 1, 1521[3]. He died on January 1, 1593[4]. He worked as a painter[5], poet[6], writer[7], playwright[8], and calligrapher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Xu Wei's place of birth was Shaoxing[2].
  • Xu Wei was born on January 1, 1521[3].
  • Xu Wei died on January 1, 1593[4].
  • Burial took place at 徐渭墓[11].
  • Xu Wei's father was Xu Cong[12].
  • Xu Wei was married to Pan Si[13].
  • A child of Xu Wei was Xu Mei[14].
  • A child of Xu Wei was Xu Du[15].
  • Xu Wei held citizenship in Ming dynasty[16].
  • Xu Wei worked as a painter[5].
  • Xu Wei's professions included poet[6].
  • Xu Wei worked as a writer[7].
  • Xu Wei's professions included playwright[8].
  • Xu Wei worked as a calligrapher[9].
  • Xu Wei worked as a literary scholar[17].
  • Xu Wei's field of work was poetry[18].
  • Xu Wei's field of work was Chinese opera[19].
  • Xu Wei's field of work was zaju[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Xu Wei is 南词叙录[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Xu Wei is Q132599189[22].
  • Xu Wei is recorded as male[23].
  • Xu Wei's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Xu Wei's ancestral home is recorded as Shanyin County (Zhejiang)[25].
  • Xu Wei's Commons category is recorded as Xu Wei[26].
  • Xu Wei's family name is recorded as Xu[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Shaoxing[2], Xu Wei… he was born on January 1, 1521[3]. His father was Xu Cong[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[5], poet[6], writer[7], playwright[8], calligrapher[9], and literary scholar[17]. Fields of work include poetry[18], a literary form[28]; Chinese opera[19], an opera genre[29]; and zaju[20], an opera genre[30].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include 南词叙录[21], a written work[31] and Q132599189[22], a painting[32].

Personal Life

Among Xu Wei's spouses was Pan Si[13]. Children include Xu Mei[14] and Xu Du[15].

Death and Burial

Xu Wei died on January 1, 1593[4]. Burial took place at 徐渭墓[11].

Why It Matters

Xu Wei ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Xu Wei born?

Born in Shaoxing[2].

Who were Xu Wei's parents?

Xu Wei's father was Xu Cong[12].

Who was Xu Wei married to?

Xu Wei's spouses include Pan Si[13].

What did Xu Wei do for work?

Xu Wei worked as painter[5], poet[6], writer[7], playwright[8], and calligrapher[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  6. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  9. [25] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  24. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of burial → 徐渭墓
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