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Zhang Sanfeng

1200 - 1301

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Zhang Sanfeng (also spelled Zhang San Feng, Chang San-Feng) refers to a legendary Chinese Taoist who many believe invented the Chinese martial art tai chi. However, other sources point to earlier versions of tai chi predating Sanfeng. He is purported to have achieved immortality. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Zhang Sanfeng is the 866th most popular writer (down from 830th in 2019), the 229th most popular biography from China (up from 236th in 2019) and the 18th most popular Chinese Writer.

Zhang Sanfeng is most famous for being the founder of Taoism. He is also known for his knowledge of medicine and martial arts.

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Among WRITERS

Among writers, Zhang Sanfeng ranks 866 out of 7,302. Before him are Georges Bernanos, Yanka Kupala, Stephen Covey, Jens Peter Jacobsen, Vātsyāyana, and Sam Shepard. After him are Arthur Adamov, Periander, Douglas Adams, Georg Brandes, Thietmar of Merseburg, and Thomas Harris.

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Among people born in 1200, Zhang Sanfeng ranks 8. Before him are Pope Celestine IV, Pope Alexander IV, Dōgen, Qutuz, Ghiyas ud din Balban, and Gebre Mesqel Lalibela. After him are Isabella, Countess of Gloucester, Villard de Honnecourt, Muhammad al-Nasir, Nicholas Kanabos, George III of Georgia, and Joan, Countess of Flanders. Among people deceased in 1301, Zhang Sanfeng ranks 3. Before him are Andrew III of Hungary, and Kaidu. After him are Violant of Aragon, Kera Tamara, Leo I of Galicia, Simon of Kéza, and Bolko I the Strict.

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In China

Among people born in China, Zhang Sanfeng ranks 229 out of 1,610. Before him are Jin Yong (1924), Emperor Shenzong of Song (1048), Pujie (1907), Chen Duxiu (1879), Zhang Jue (200), and Wong Fei-hung (1925). After him are Yang Chen-Ning (1922), Huo Yuanjia (1868), Khutughtu Khan Kusala (1300), Diaochan (null), Ragibagh Khan (1320), and Abaoji (872).

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Among WRITERS In China

Among writers born in China, Zhang Sanfeng ranks 18. Before him are Faxian (340), Cao Xueqin (1724), Ban Gu (32), Tao Yuanming (365), Wang Wei (699), and Jin Yong (1924). After him are Kang Youwei (1858), Pu Songling (1640), Ouyang Xiu (1007), Cai Yan (177), Lin Yutang (1895), and Shi Nai'an (1296).

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