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Shi Nai'an

1296 - 1372

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Shi Nai'an (Chinese: 施耐庵; pinyin: Shī Nài'ān, c. 1296–1372) was a Chinese writer from the Yuan and early Ming periods. Shuihu zhuan (Water Margin), one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, is traditionally attributed to him. There are few reliable sources for his biography, much less his literary activity. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Shi Nai'an is the 1,214th most popular writer (down from 1,111th in 2019), the 318th most popular biography from China (down from 316th in 2019) and the 24th most popular Chinese Writer.

Shi nai'an is most famous for its production of tea, which is a major agricultural product in the area.

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Among WRITERS

Among writers, Shi Nai'an ranks 1,214 out of 7,302. Before him are Rudolf von Sebottendorf, Diana Mosley, Irwin Shaw, Khushal Khattak, Noah Gordon, and Ahmed Deedat. After him are Muhammad Nasiruddin al-Albani, Matteo Bandello, Tahar Ben Jelloun, James Clavell, Blaise Cendrars, and Cornelius Gallus.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1296, Shi Nai'an ranks 5. Before him are John of Bohemia, Gregory Palamas, Algirdas, and Blanche of Burgundy. After him is Edward I, Count of Bar. Among people deceased in 1372, Shi Nai'an ranks 1. After him are John Mandeville, Isabella, Countess of Vertus, John II, Marquis of Montferrat, and Rudolf VI, Margrave of Baden.

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In China

Among people born in China, Shi Nai'an ranks 318 out of 1,610. Before him are Xiahou Yuan (200), Seiji Ozawa (1935), Mao Anying (1922), Xu Huang (169), Jangsu of Goguryeo (394), and Emperor Xiaozong of Song (1127). After him are Wei Zhongxian (1568), Emperor Hui of Jin (259), Zhao Tuo (-230), Yuan Chonghuan (1584), Su Song (1020), and Empress Dowager Ci'an (1837).

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Among WRITERS In China

Among writers born in China, Shi Nai'an ranks 24. Before him are Zhang Sanfeng (1200), Kang Youwei (1858), Pu Songling (1640), Ouyang Xiu (1007), Cai Yan (177), and Lin Yutang (1895). After him are Lu You (1125), Meng Haoran (690), Lao She (1899), Lu Yu (733), Yan Fu (1854), and Li Qingzhao (1084).

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