Yang Xianyi
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Summary
Yang Xianyi was born on January 10, 1915[1], in Tianjin[2]. He died on November 23, 2009[3], in Beijing[4]. He worked as a translator[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Yang Yuzhang[8]
- Spouse: Gladys Yang[9]
- Country of citizenship: People's Republic of China[10], Republic of China[11]
- Employer: Chongqing University[12]
- Educated at: Merton College[13]
- Award received: Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation[14], honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of political party: Chinese Communist Party[17]
- Commons category: Yang Xianyi[18]
- Family name: Yang[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20], Chinese[21]
- Number of children: 3[22]
- Sibling: Yang Minru[23], Yang Yi[24]
- Writing language: English[25]
Why It Matters
Yang Xianyi has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Yang Xianyi born?
Yang Xianyi's place of birth was Tianjin[2].
Where did Yang Xianyi die?
Yang Xianyi passed away in Beijing[4].
Who were Yang Xianyi's parents?
Yang Xianyi's father was Yang Yuzhang[8].
Who was Yang Xianyi married to?
Yang Xianyi's spouses include Gladys Yang[9].
What did Yang Xianyi do for work?
Yang Xianyi worked as a translator[5] and writer[6].
Where did Yang Xianyi go to school?
Yang Xianyi was educated at Merton College[13].
What awards did Yang Xianyi receive?
Honors received include Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation[14] and honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[15].