Gu Yanwu

Gu Yanwu (1613–1682) was a linguist, geographer and philosopher.

Also recorded as Zhongqing; Ningren; Jiangshanyong; Jiangshan; Gu(3) Jishen; Guinian.

Overview

Born at Kunshan in 1613, died in 1682.

In detail

the recorded working language is Chinese.

The field of work recorded is philosophy, philology and geography.

Work by Gu Yanwu is recorded in the collections of Shanghai Museum.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Gu Yanwu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1195906: Gu Yanwu

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