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Gu Yanwu
Chinese philologist and geographer (1613–1682)
Gu Yanwu was born on July 15, 1613 in Suzhou, People's Republic of China and died on February 15, 1682, aged 68.
Born
July 15, 1613
Gu Yanwu died aged 68.
Died: February 15, 1682
- Birthplace
- Suzhou, People's Republic of China
- Birthplace detail
- Born at Kunshan
- Professions
- astronomer, scholar, philologist, poet, polymath, historian, linguist, student, philosopher, geographer
- Citizenship
- Qing dynasty
More about Gu Yanwu
- Zodiac sign
- Cancer
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Questions people ask
How old was Gu Yanwu when they died?
Gu Yanwu died aged 68.
When is Gu Yanwu’s birthday?
Gu Yanwu’s recorded birthday is July 15.
Where was Gu Yanwu born?
Gu Yanwu was born in Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
When did Gu Yanwu die?
Gu Yanwu died on February 15, 1682.