THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Ruan Yuan
Chinese historian, politician and writer (1764–1849)
Ruan Yuan was born on February 21, 1764 in Yangzhou, People's Republic of China and died on November 27, 1849, aged 85.
Born
February 21, 1764
Ruan Yuan died aged 85.
Died: November 27, 1849
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Yangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Birthplace detail
- Born at Yizheng
- Professions
- scholar, historian of mathematics, beamter, politician, writer, philosopher, mathematician, linguist, civil servant
- Citizenship
- Qing dynasty
More about Ruan Yuan
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Birth name
- 伯元
All birth date sources
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- Ruan Yuan
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Integrated Authority File
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Questions people ask
How old was Ruan Yuan when they died?
Ruan Yuan died aged 85.
When is Ruan Yuan’s birthday?
Ruan Yuan’s recorded birthday is February 21.
Where was Ruan Yuan born?
Ruan Yuan was born in Yangzhou, People's Republic of China.
What was Ruan Yuan’s name at birth?
Ruan Yuan’s recorded birth name is 伯元.
When did Ruan Yuan die?
Ruan Yuan died on November 27, 1849.