Zhang Xuecheng
Qing dynasty historian, writer and philosopher
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Summary
Zhang Xuecheng was born on January 1, 1738[1], in Shaoxing[2]. He died on January 1, 1801[3], in Shaoxing[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5] and historian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Qing dynasty[8]
- Religion or worldview: Confucianism[9]
- Influenced by: Huang Zongxi[10], Dai Zhen[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Ancestral home: Guiji Xian[13]
- Movement: Neo-Confucianism[14]
- Commons category: Zhang Xuecheng[15]
- Academic degree: jinshi[16]
- Family name: Zhang[17]
- Described by source: Qingdai Xuezhe Xiangzhuan[18], Seven Hundred Eminent People of the Qing Dynasty[19], Supplementary Collected Stele Biographies[20], Biographies of the Qing dynasty[21], Eminent Chinese of the Ch'ing Period[22], Draft History of Qing[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Classical Chinese[24], Old Mandarin[25]
- Birth name: Wénxiào[26]
- Name in native language: 章学诚[27]
- Courtesy name: 實齋[28]
- Art name: 少巖[29]
- Writing language: Classical Chinese[30]
- P14541: 3HTRip[31]
Why It Matters
Zhang Xuecheng has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include 文史通義[34], a written work[35].
FAQs
Where was Zhang Xuecheng born?
Zhang Xuecheng was born in Shaoxing[2].
Where did Zhang Xuecheng die?
Zhang Xuecheng passed away in Shaoxing[4].