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Tao Hongjing
Chinese polymath, writer, alchemist and astronomer, founder of Shangqing Taoism (456–536)
Tao Hongjing was born on June 19, 456 in Nanjing, People's Republic of China and died on April 20, 536, aged 79.
Born
June 19, 456
Tao Hongjing died aged 79.
Died: April 20, 536
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Professions
- physician, scholar, philosopher, poet
- Citizenship
- Liu Song dynasty, Southern Qi, Liang dynasty
More about Tao Hongjing
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
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Questions people ask
How old was Tao Hongjing when they died?
Tao Hongjing died aged 79.
When is Tao Hongjing’s birthday?
Tao Hongjing’s recorded birthday is June 19.
Where was Tao Hongjing born?
Tao Hongjing was born in Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
When did Tao Hongjing die?
Tao Hongjing died on April 20, 536.