1587 - 1641
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| First Name |
Xu
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| Last Name |
Xiake
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| Birthday |
5th January, 1587
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| Birthplace |
Jiangsu, China
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| Died |
8th March, 1641
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| Place of Death |
China
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Nationality |
Chinese
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| Occupation Text |
Explorer
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| Occupation |
Explorer
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Xu Xiake (Chinese: 徐霞客; pinyin: Xú Xiákè; Wade–Giles: Hsü Hsia-k'o, January 5, 1587 – March 8, 1641), born Xu Hongzu (徐弘祖), courtesy name Zhenzhi (振之), was a Chinese travel writer and geographer of the Ming dynasty, known best for his famous geographical treatise, and noted for his bravery and humility. He traveled throughout China for more than 30 years, documenting his travels extensively. The records of his travels were compiled posthumously in The Travel Diaries Xu Xiake, and his work translated by Ding Wenjiang. Xu's writing falls under the old Chinese literary category of 'travel record literature' ('youji wenxue'“遊記文學”), which used narrative and prose styles of writing to portray one's travel experiences.
