No. 34,881 in the Index · Politics
Sima Guang
Chinese politician, writer, and historian during the Northern Song dynasty (1019–1086).
The record
Sima Guang was a Chinese politician, writer, and historian during the Northern Song dynasty. Born in 1019 in Xia County, Guang died in 1086 in China.
Positions held include Huangmen shilang. Notable works include Jigulu, Sushui Jiwen and Hidden Vacuity.
With a Wikipedia article in 39 languages, Sima Guang is No. 34,881 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1019, Xia County
- Died
- 1086, China
- Country
- Song dynasty
- Known as
- Historian, politician, writer
- Field
- Politics
- Wikipedia editions
- 39
Did you know
67
Lived to 67.
2
Two people in the Index born in Xia County, with Li Kui.
39
Has a Wikipedia article in 39 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Huangmen shilang
Connections
Sima Guang
- FatherSima Chi
- SpouseZhang Shi
Notable works
Notable works
- Jigulu
- Sushui Jiwen
- Hidden Vacuity
- Collected Commentaries on the Taixuanjing
- Sima Guang’s Commentary on the Daodejing
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