Shen Kuo
Chinese scientist and statesman (1031-1095)
Shen Kuo was born in 1031 in Qiantang County and died in 1095 in Zhenjiang, aged about 64. Recorded occupations: physicist, cartographer, mathematician, astronomer, poet and civil engineer. Country of citizenship: Song dynasty. Positions held include ambassador and Hanlin Academy bianxiu. Fields of work: mathematics, astronomy, meteorology and geology. Notable works include “Dream Pool Essays”.
- Born
- 1031 · Qiantang County
- Died
- 1095 · Zhenjiang
- Age at death
- about 64
- Citizenship
- Song dynasty
- Occupations
- physicist, cartographer, mathematician, astronomer, poet, civil engineer
- Positions held
- ambassador, Hanlin Academy bianxiu
- Notable works
- Dream Pool Essays
- Wikipedia editions
- 60 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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