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Ma Duanlin

Chinese historical writer and encyclopaedist (1245-1322)

Ma Duanlin has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1254 in Jingdezhen, People's Republic of China.

Born

in 1254

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

Died: in 1323

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Jingdezhen, People's Republic of China
Birthplace detail
Born at Leping
Professions
gentry, scholar, politician, historian
Citizenship
Yuan dynasty

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1254 (Integrated Authority File) or in 1245 (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 1245

Precision: year · Rank: normal

No external source identified

    No external source identified

    More about Ma Duanlin

    Birth name
    马端

    All birth date sources

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    Questions people ask

    Where was Ma Duanlin born?

    Ma Duanlin was born in Jingdezhen, People's Republic of China.

    What was Ma Duanlin’s name at birth?

    Ma Duanlin’s recorded birth name is 马端.