THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Legend of Jigong

Chan Buddhist monk who lived in the Southern Song

Legend of Jigong has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 2, 1130 in Taizhou, People's Republic of China.

Born

February 2, 1130

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

Died: May 23, 1209

Source:

No external source identified

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Taizhou, People's Republic of China
Birthplace detail
Born at Tiantai County
Professions
Buddhist monk
Citizenship
Southern Song dynasty

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: February 2, 1130 (No external source identified) or in 1148 (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 1148

Precision: year · Rank: normal

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    All birth date sources

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

    Questions people ask

    Where was Legend of Jigong born?

    Legend of Jigong was born in Taizhou, People's Republic of China.

    When did Legend of Jigong die?

    Legend of Jigong died on May 23, 1209.