Wei Yuan

Wei Yuan (1794–1857) was a philosopher, writer and historian.

Also recorded as Wei Yuanda; Moshen; Hanshi; Chengguan; Guweitang; Qingyezhai.

Wei Yuan in brief

Born
1794
Died
1857
Known for
philosopher, writer, historian and beamter
Place of birth
Shaoyang
Contents

Overview

Born at Shaoyang in 1794, died at Hangzhou in 1857.

In detail

the recorded working language is Classical Chinese and Old Mandarin.

Works named in the authority record are Illustrated Treatise on the Maritime Kingdoms.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Wei Yuan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q597003: Wei Yuan

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