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Xuanzang

7th-century Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar (602–664)

Xuanzang was born on April 6, 602 in Luoyang, People's Republic of China and died on March 7, 664, aged 61.

Born

April 6, 602

Xuanzang died aged 61.

Died: March 7, 664

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Birthplace
Luoyang, People's Republic of China
Birthplace detail
Born at Yanshi District
Professions
explorer, writer, monk, Buddhist monk, philosopher, translator
Citizenship
Sui dynasty, Tang dynasty

More about Xuanzang

Zodiac sign
Aries
Birth name
陳禕

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Questions people ask

How old was Xuanzang when they died?

Xuanzang died aged 61.

When is Xuanzang’s birthday?

Xuanzang’s recorded birthday is April 6.

Where was Xuanzang born?

Xuanzang was born in Luoyang, People's Republic of China.

What was Xuanzang’s name at birth?

Xuanzang’s recorded birth name is 陳禕.

When did Xuanzang die?

Xuanzang died on March 7, 664.