Zhao Rukuo

Chinese politician and author during the Song dynasty
Person human Q698817
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Summary

Zhao Rukuo was born on April 12, 1170[1], in Tiantai[2]. He died on August 11, 1231[3]. He worked as a writer[4], explorer[5], geographer[6], and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Linhai[9]
  • Father: Zhao Shandai[10]
  • Child: Zhao Chongxuan[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Song dynasty[12]
  • Ethnic group: Han Chinese people[13]
  • Notable work: Chu-fan-chi[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family: House of Zhao[16]
  • Ancestral home: Yin County[17]
  • Family name: Zhao[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Standard Chinese[19]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[20]

Why It Matters

Zhao Rukuo has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

Works attributed to him include Chu-fan-chi[23], a literary work[24].

FAQs

Where was Zhao Rukuo born?

Zhao Rukuo was born in Tiantai[2].

Who were Zhao Rukuo's parents?

Zhao Rukuo's father was Zhao Shandai[10].

What did Zhao Rukuo do for work?

Zhao Rukuo worked as a writer[4], explorer[5], geographer[6], and historian[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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