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Laozi
6th-century BC semi-legendary Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism.
The record
Laozi was a 6th-century BC semi-legendary Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism. Born in 579 BC in Chu, Laozi died in 500 BC.
Notable works include Tao Te Ching.
With a Wikipedia article in 214 languages, Laozi is No. 3,042 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 579 BC, Chu
- Died
- 500 BC
- Country
- Zhou dynasty
- Known as
- Philosopher, archivist, writer
- Field
- Science
- Languages
- Chinese
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 214
Did you know
79
Lived to 79.
2
Two people in the Index born in Chu, with Fan Li.
214
Has a Wikipedia article in 214 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Laozi
- FatherLi Jing
- ChildLi Zong
Notable works
Notable works
- Tao Te Ching
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