THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Jin Shengtan

Chinese writer

Jin Shengtan has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1608 in Suzhou, People's Republic of China.

Born

in 1608

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: August 7, 1661

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Suzhou, People's Republic of China
Professions
publisher, philosopher, calligrapher, writer, literary critic
Citizenship
Qing dynasty, Ming dynasty

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1608 (Integrated Authority File) or in 1610 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 1610

Precision: year · Rank: normal

No external source identified

    No external source identified

    More about Jin Shengtan

    Birth name
    金人瑞

    All birth date sources

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    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Jin Shengtan born?

    Jin Shengtan was born in Suzhou, People's Republic of China.

    What was Jin Shengtan’s name at birth?

    Jin Shengtan’s recorded birth name is 金人瑞.

    When did Jin Shengtan die?

    Jin Shengtan died on August 7, 1661.