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Qiu Miaojin

1969 - 1995

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Qiu Miaojin (Chinese: 邱妙津; 29 May 1969 – 25 June 1995), also romanized as Chiu Miao-chin, was a Taiwanese writer, journalist, and filmmaker. She is best known for her 1994 novel Notes of a Crocodile and her 1996 novel Last Words from Montmartre, published posthumously. Qiu's works are "frequently cited as classics", and her unapologetic representation of the lesbian experience has had a profound influence worldwide. Qiu's writing laid significant groundwork for the terminology and discussion of lesbianism within modern Chinese language and popular culture. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Qiu Miaojin is the 6,945th most popular writer, the 81st most popular biography from Taiwan and the 2nd most popular Taiwanese Writer.

Qiu Miaojin was a Taiwanese novelist best known for her works that explore themes of love, identity, and existentialism, often drawing from her own experiences as a queer woman. Her most acclaimed novels include "Notes of a Crocodile" and "Last Words from Montmartre," which have garnered significant recognition in contemporary literature.

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Among writers, Qiu Miaojin ranks 6,945 out of 7,302. Before her are Ayu Utami, David Ignatius, Sara Shepard, Dave Meltzer, Paul Lynch, and Al Jean. After her are Rupi Kaur, Adania Shibli, Seth Meyers, Junot Díaz, Yaa Gyasi, and Adam Curry.

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Among people born in 1969, Qiu Miaojin ranks 761. Before her are Arabella Kiesbauer, Moussa Saïb, Jorge Eliécer Julio, Shuta Sonoda, Ronny Weller, and Kara Walker. After her are Igor Pamić, Dweezil Zappa, Paulo Alves, Ximena Restrepo, Domino Harvey, and Brandy Ledford. Among people deceased in 1995, Qiu Miaojin ranks 335. Before her are Genevieve Tobin, Oveta Culp Hobby, Kay Aldridge, Gale Gordon, Mary Beth Hughes, and Shannon Hoon. After her are Jeffrey Lynn, Wilfred Jacobs, Bill Rowling, Nike Ardilla, Alison Hargreaves, and Chuck Stevenson.

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In Taiwan

Among people born in Taiwan, Qiu Miaojin ranks 81 out of 116. Before her are Jiang Yi-huah (1960), Michelle Chen (1983), Chiang Wan-an (1978), Cyndi Wang (1982), Dee Hsu (1978), and Charlie Yeung (1974). After her are Mark Chao (1984), Kjell N. Lindgren (1973), Natalie Morales (1972), JerryC (1981), Rene Liu (1970), and Ella Chen (1981).

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Among writers born in Taiwan, Qiu Miaojin ranks 2. Before her are Tsai Chih-chung (1948).

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