🇨🇳 China Chronological History Timeline

Chronological Timeline (434 Entries)

1. [1300 BC] Wu Ding — Shang Dynasty King, noted for early Chinese records and technological advancements.
2. [1150 BC] King Wu of Zhou — Founding monarch of the Zhou Dynasty, ushering in a new era for China.
3. [1105 BC] Di Xin — The final, controversial ruler of the ancient Shang Dynasty of China.
4. [720 BC] Guan Zhong — Influential Chinese reformer and chancellor who revitalized the State of Qi.
5. [556 BC] Zuo Qiuming — Influential Chinese historian and literary figure of the Spring and Autumn period.
6. [544 BC] Sun Tzu — Foundational Chinese military strategist, author of The Art of War.
7. [470 BC] Mozi — Founder of Mohism, a major school of thought during China's Warring States period.
8. [400 BC] Sun Bin — Master military strategist of the Warring States period, famed for his tactical genius.
9. [385 BC] Shen Buhai — Influential Chinese statesman and reformer during the late Warring States period.
10. [369 BC] Yang Zhu — Founder of Yangist philosophy, an early ethical egoist during China's Warring States period.
11. [369 BC] Zhuang Zhou — Influential Chinese philosopher of the 4th century BCE, foundational to Taoism.
12. [350 BC] Shen Dao — A foundational Legalist philosopher of the Warring States period, influential on Han Fei.
13. [343 BC] Qu Yuan — Poet and political figure of the State of Chu during the tumultuous Warring States period.
14. [327 BC] Lian Po — A renowned general of the Zhao state during China's tumultuous Warring States period.
15. [325 BC] Gongsun Long — A pivotal Logician of the Warring States period, known for profound paradoxes.
16. [325 BC] King Zhaoxiang of Qin — Powerful ruler of Qin who dominated rival states, paving the way for Chinese unification.
17. [313 BC] Xunzi (philosopher) — A pivotal Confucian philosopher who synthesized traditions to revise and strengthen the school.
18. [305 BC] Zou Yan — Key philosopher of the Yin and Yang School during China's Warring States period.
19. [300 BC] Wang Jian (Qin) — Great Qin General who conquered multiple states during the Warring States period.
20. [298 BC] Song Yu — A renowned Chinese poet of the late Warring States period, famous for the Verses of Chu.
21. [280 BC] Li Si — Key Qin Dynasty statesman, philosopher, and official who standardized early imperial China.
22. [277 BC] Jing Ke — Infamous youxia assassin from the late Warring States period of Ancient China.
23. [262 BC] Zhang Liang (Western Han) — Master strategist and politician instrumental in the founding of the Western Han Dynasty.
24. [256 BC] Emperor Gaozu of Han — Founder and first emperor of the Han Dynasty of China.
25. [255 BC] Xu Fu — Ancient Chinese alchemist and explorer famed for seeking the elixir of life.
26. [250 BC] Bai Qi — Fearsome Qin general, instrumental in Qin's rise to military hegemony.
27. [250 BC] Li Mu — Great defensive general of the State of Zhao during the Warring States period.
28. [241 BC] Empress Lü — Founding Empress of Han China, wielding immense power as regent and paramount authority.
29. [231 BC] Han Xin — Brilliant general and politician instrumental in founding the Han Dynasty.
30. [230 BC] Zhao Tuo — Founder and Emperor of the independent Nanyue Kingdom in Southern China.
31. [200 BC] Jia Yi — Influential Han Dynasty essayist, poet, and critic known for 'Disquisition on Finding Fault with Qin'.
32. [179 BC] Dong Zhongshu — Prominent Han Dynasty philosopher who championed Confucianism as the state ideology.
33. [179 BC] Sima Xiangru — Master poet, musician, and statesman of the Western Han Dynasty.
34. [156 BC] Emperor Wu of Han — Emperor of Han Dynasty, known for vast territorial expansion and centralized state development.
35. [145 BC] Sima Qian — Father of Chinese historiography, author of the monumental Shiji.
36. [140 BC] Huo Qubing — Legendary Western Han general who defeated the Xiongnu confederation.
37. [91 BC] Emperor Xuan of Han — Tenth Emperor of Han; established the Pax Sinica and revived the Han Dynasty.
38. [50 BC] Du Shi — Pioneering Han Dynasty engineer, metallurgist, and politician known for hydraulic power.
39. [45 BC] Wang Mang — Founder of the short-lived Xin dynasty, a controversial figure in Chinese history.
40. [5 BC] Emperor Guangwu of Han — Founder of the Eastern Han Dynasty, reunifying China after civil strife.
41. [32] Ban Gu — Esteemed Han Dynasty scholar, poet, and key compiler of the Book of Han.
42. [45] Ban Zhao — Pioneering Chinese historian, philosopher, and scholar, known for 'Lessons for Women'.
43. [48] Cai Lun — Pivotal Han Dynasty official credited with revolutionizing paper manufacturing.
44. [58] Xu Shen — Pioneering Chinese philologist and author of the monumental Shuowen Jiezi dictionary.
45. [78] Zhang Heng — Polymathic scientist and statesman of the Eastern Han Dynasty, renowned for seismology and astronomy.
46. [80] Aśvaghoṣa — Second-century Buddhist Indian poet, philosopher, and dramatist.
47. [150] Zhang Zhongjing — Eminent physician and pharmacologist of the Eastern Han Dynasty, foundational to TCM.
48. [160] Guan Yu — Iconic general and folk hero of the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
49. [161] Liu Bei — Founding Emperor of Shu Han, a revered figure in Chinese history and literature.
50. [175] Zhou Yu — Brilliant general of the late Eastern Han dynasty, key to Eastern Wu's rise.
51. [179] Sima Yi — Master general and politician during China's tumultuous Three Kingdoms period.
52. [182] Sun Quan — Founder of Eastern Wu, one of the Three Kingdoms of China.
53. [187] Cao Pi — First Emperor of Cao Wei, establishing a major power in China's Three Kingdoms period.
54. [192] Cao Zhi — Accomplished poet and prince of Cao Wei during China's Three Kingdoms period.
55. [200] Hua Tuo — Pioneering Chinese physician renowned for surgery, anaesthesia, and medical exercises.
56. [200] Ma Jun (mechanical engineer) — Pioneering Chinese mechanical engineer known for the south-pointing chariot.
57. [200] Zhang Jue — Religious leader who spearheaded the Yellow Turban Rebellion in ancient China.
58. [225] Lady Triệu — A legendary 3rd-century Vietnamese warrior who resisted Chinese domination.
59. [225] Liu Hui — Influential Chinese mathematician known for his commentary on The Nine Chapters.
60. [236] Emperor Wu of Jin — Founder of the Jin Dynasty, Sima Yan unified China after the collapse of Cao Wei.
61. [321] Wang Xizhi — Master calligrapher of the Jin Dynasty, famed for the Lantingji xu.
62. [334] Lushan Huiyuan — Founding figure of Pure Land Buddhism, known for the White Lotus Society.
63. [338] Fu Jian (337–385) — Heavenly King of Great Qin, who briefly unified Northern China before his fall.
64. [344] Kumārajīva — Pivotal Buddhist monk, scholar, and translator from Kucha, central to Chinese Buddhism.
65. [363] Emperor Wu of Song — Founder of the Liu Song Dynasty, Emperor Wu of Song, a military powerhouse.
66. [414] Bao Zhao — Prominent poet, writer, and official of the Liu Song dynasty, known for his 'Fu' rhapsodies.
67. [429] Zu Chongzhi — Pioneering Chinese mathematician and astronomer, renowned for calculating pi to unprecedented accuracy.
68. [483] Bodhidharma — Semi-legendary founder of Chan Buddhism, credited with transmitting its teachings to China.
69. [541] Emperor Wen of Sui — Founder of the Sui Dynasty, who reunified China and initiated the Grand Canal.
70. [543] Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou — Emperor of Northern Zhou, who destroyed Northern Qi and briefly sought to unite China.
71. [550] Ŭlchi Mundŏk — Great Goguryeo general famed for defending the kingdom against Sui China.
72. [557] Ouyang Xun — Master calligrapher, politician, and scholar of the Early Tang Dynasty.
73. [558] Yu Shinan — Prominent Chinese calligrapher and politician of the early Tang Dynasty.
74. [591] Su Dingfang — Tang Dynasty military general renowned for destroying the Western Turkic Khaganate.
75. [597] Chu Suiliang — Tang Dynasty scholar, calligrapher, and politician who served as a chancellor.
76. [598] Emperor Taizong of Tang — Co-founder of the Tang Dynasty, whose reign marked a golden age in Chinese history.
77. [624] Wu Zetian — The only undisputed female sovereign in the history of China.
78. [628] Emperor Gaozong of Tang — Third Emperor of Tang Dynasty, ruled 649-683; key figure in Empress Wu's rise.
79. [649] Xue Ji — Prominent Tang Dynasty official, calligrapher, and painter who served as chancellor.
80. [650] Wang Bo (poet) — A prominent Tang Dynasty poet, famed for his literary style and 'Tengwang Ge Xu'.
81. [680] Wu Daozi — Master painter of the Tang Dynasty, renowned for pioneering realistic brushwork.
82. [683] Yi Xing — Tang Dynasty Buddhist monk, astronomer, and scholar renowned for calendar reform and esoteric Buddhism.
83. [685] Emperor Xuanzong of Tang — Emperor of Tang Dynasty, whose long reign spanned China's golden age and subsequent decline.
84. [697] Guo Ziyi — A paramount general of the Tang Dynasty, credited with ending the An Lushan Rebellion.
85. [699] Wang Wei — Master poet, painter, and statesman of the Tang Dynasty.
86. [703] An Lushan — Sogdian-Turkic general whose rebellion devastated the Tang Dynasty.
87. [709] Yan Zhenqing — Master calligrapher, general, and politician of the Tang Dynasty.
88. [712] Du Fu — Master poet of the Tang Dynasty, known as the 'Poet-Historian' for his profound record of Chinese life.
89. [719] Yang Guifei — Beloved imperial consort of Emperor Xuanzong, famed for beauty and influence during the Tang Dynasty.
90. [742] Emperor Dezong of Tang — Emperor of Tang China, known for long reign and struggles against warlords.
91. [768] Han Yu — Pioneering Tang Dynasty scholar, poet, and essayist who shaped Chinese literary tradition.
92. [772] Bai Juyi — Master poet of the Tang Dynasty, known for vernacular verse and social commentary.
93. [773] Liu Zongyuan — A preeminent poet, philosopher, and prose master of the Tang Dynasty.
94. [779] Yuan Zhen — Poet, novelist, and politician of the middle Tang Dynasty.
95. [790] Li He — A celebrated, yet often overlooked, poet of the mid-Tang Dynasty.
96. [792] Zhang Hu (poet) — Mid-Tang Dynasty Chinese poet known for travel verse and historical themes.
97. [801] Huang Chao — Rebel leader who instigated the Huang Chao Rebellion, severely weakening the Tang dynasty.
98. [803] Du Mu — Late Tang Dynasty poet, calligrapher, and politician, famed for lyrical quatrains.
99. [807] Dongshan Liangjie — Founding figure of the Caodong school of Chan/Zen Buddhism during the Tang Dynasty.
100. [812] Wen Tingyun — A prominent Chinese poet of the late Tang Dynasty, master of the 'ci' song-verse.
101. [813] Li Shangyin — Master poet of the late Tang Dynasty, known for his evocative 'no-title' style.
102. [852] Zhu Wen — Warlord who overthrew the Tang Dynasty and founded the Later Liang Dynasty.
103. [857] Ch'oe Ch'iwŏn — A pivotal philosopher and poet of the Unified Silla period, known for reform efforts.
104. [864] Yunmen Wenyan — A pivotal Chan Buddhist master of the Tang Dynasty, founder of the Yunmen school.
105. [897] Ngô Quyền — Founding king of the Ngô dynasty, ended a millennium of Chinese rule in Vietnam.
106. [927] Emperor Taizu of Song — Founder of the Song Dynasty, reunifying China through military prowess and political reform.
107. [956] Fan Kuan — Master Song Dynasty Chinese landscape painter, renowned for monumental scale.
108. [989] Fan Zhongyan — Northern Song Dynasty statesman, poet, and reformer known for the Qingli reforms.
109. [1000] Bi Sheng — Pioneering Chinese inventor of the world's first movable type printing system.
110. [1007] Ouyang Xiu — Central figure of the Eight Masters, renowned Song Dynasty scholar, poet, and historian.
111. [1010] Emperor Renzong of Song — Fourth Emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty, known for his long reign.
112. [1010] Jia Xian — Song Dynasty mathematician known for describing Pascal's triangle.
113. [1017] Zhou Dunyi — Pioneering Song Dynasty philosopher who shaped Neo-Confucian cosmology.
114. [1019] Sima Guang — Monumental Song Dynasty scholar, author of the Zizhi Tongjian.
115. [1020] Guo Xi — Northern Song Dynasty master painter, renowned for 'Floating Perspective' and landscape theory.
116. [1020] Su Song — A brilliant Song Dynasty polymath excelling in astronomy, engineering, and science.
117. [1020] Zhang Zai — A foundational Chinese philosopher known for his synthesis of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.
118. [1021] Wang Anshi — Influential Song Dynasty statesman known for his controversial New Policies reforms.
119. [1032] Cheng Hao — Influential Chinese philosopher known for his dualistic and pantheistic Neo-Confucian thought.
120. [1033] Cheng Yi (philosopher) — A prominent Song Dynasty philosopher and classicist in Neo-Confucianism.
121. [1037] Su Shi — A towering Song Dynasty literatus, poet, and official whose works defined Chinese arts.
122. [1056] Zhou Bangyan — Northern Song Dynasty poet, musician, and statesman from Qiantang.
123. [1068] Emperor Taizu of Jin — Founder of the Jurchen-led Jin Dynasty, a major power in northern China.
124. [1079] Gampopa — Foundational Tibetan Buddhist master who codified the Kagyu tradition.
125. [1082] Emperor Huizong of Song — Eighth Emperor of the Song Dynasty, known for cultural patronage and eventual abdication.
126. [1084] Li Qingzhao — Master poet of the Song Dynasty, celebrated for her lyrical genius and emotional depth.
127. [1089] Han Shizhong — Renowned general, poet, and politician of the Song Dynasty.
128. [1103] Yue Fei — Iconic Song Dynasty general, celebrated for unwavering patriotism and military prowess.
129. [1125] Lu You — Southern Song Dynasty poet and historian, renowned for patriotic verse.
130. [1130] Zhu Xi — Leading figure of Neo-Confucianism, shaping Chinese intellectual life for centuries.
131. [1139] Lu Jiuyuan — Founding father of the School of the Universal Mind, a major Neo-Confucian philosopher.
132. [1140] Xin Qiji — A prominent Southern Song poet, calligrapher, and military figure.
133. [1141] Eisai — Founder of the Rinzai Zen school in Japan, credited with introducing Zen and green tea.
134. [1160] Ma Yuan (painter) — Master painter of the Song Dynasty, foundational to the Ma-Xia school.
135. [1186] Song Ci — Pioneering Chinese physician and forensic entomologist of the Southern Song dynasty.
136. [1208] Qin Jiushao — Polymath of the Southern Song Dynasty, renowned mathematician and inventor.
137. [1215] Kublai Khan — Founder of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, Emperor of China (1271-1294)
138. [1218] Kujō Yoritsune — Fourth Shogun of the Kamakura shogunate, a key political figure in medieval Japan.
139. [1231] Guo Shoujing — Pioneering Chinese astronomer, mathematician, and hydraulic engineer of the Yuan Dynasty.
140. [1236] Bayan of the Baarin — Prominent Mongol general who played a key role in the Yuan dynasty's conquest of Southern China.
141. [1238] Yang Hui — Southern Song mathematician known for Yang Hui's triangle, equivalent to Pascal's.
142. [1249] Zhu Shijie — Influential Yuan Dynasty mathematician known for algebra and elementary texts.
143. [1254] Marco Polo — Venetian merchant and explorer whose writings revealed the wonders of Asia.
144. [1265] Temür Khan — Second Emperor of Yuan China and sixth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire.
145. [1296] Shi Nai'an — A foundational Chinese writer, traditionally credited with the epic novel Water Margin.
146. [1305] Gao Ming — Poet and playwright of the Yuan Dynasty, known for his literary contributions.
147. [1328] Hongwu Emperor — Founder of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor of China (1368–1398)
148. [1334] Luo Guanzhong — Master novelist of the Ming Dynasty, credited with Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
149. [1371] Zheng He — Ming Dynasty admiral whose voyages expanded China's Indian Ocean influence.
150. [1427] Emperor Yingzong of Ming — Sixth and eighth Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, ruling during periods of great power and crisis.
151. [1427] Shen Zhou — Master painter of the Ming Dynasty, key figure in the Wu School of Chinese art.
152. [1461] Zhu Yunming — Ming Dynasty scholar, poet, and master calligrapher, celebrated for his iconoclasm.
153. [1470] Hongzhi Emperor — Tenth Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, known for his diligent rule and Confucian governance.
154. [1470] Tang Yin — Master painter, calligrapher, and poet of the Ming Dynasty, celebrated for his artistic genius.
155. [1470] Wen Zhengming — A prominent Ming Dynasty master of painting, calligraphy, and poetry.
156. [1472] Wang Yangming — Influential Neo-Confucian philosopher of the Ming Dynasty, founder of the School of the Mind.
157. [1494] Qiu Ying — Master Ming Dynasty painter specializing in the meticulous gongbi brush technique.
158. [1500] Wu Cheng'en — Ming Dynasty novelist and poet, acclaimed author of Journey to the West.
159. [1507] Jiajing Emperor — 12th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, known for his Taoist pursuits and political struggles.
160. [1517] Li Shizhen — Pioneering Ming Dynasty physician and author of the monumental Compendium of Materia Medica.
161. [1525] Zhang Juzheng — A powerful Ming Dynasty scholar-official who centralized power and reformed the state.
162. [1550] Tang Xianzu — Master playwright of the Ming Dynasty, celebrated for 'The Peony Pavilion'.
163. [1550] Xu Zhonglin (novelist) — Ming Dynasty fantasy novelist, celebrated for the epic Fengshen Yanyi.
164. [1552] Matteo Ricci — Italian Jesuit missionary who pioneered the Jesuit missions in Ming Dynasty China.
165. [1555] Dong Qichang — Influential Ming Dynasty art theorist, calligrapher, and painter.
166. [1563] Wanli Emperor — 14th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, ruling from 1572 to 1620.
167. [1565] Qiu Zhu — Ming Dynasty Chinese painter, renowned for figure paintings and depictions of Guanyin.
168. [1584] Yuan Chonghuan — Ming Dynasty military hero, renowned for defending Liaoning against Jurchen invasions.
169. [1592] Hong Taiji — Founding emperor of the Qing dynasty, consolidating power and expanding the Manchu realm.
170. [1593] Hong Chengchou — Prominent Chinese official who served both the Ming and Qing dynasties.
171. [1606] Li Zicheng — Rebel leader who helped overthrow the Ming dynasty and claimed the imperial throne.
172. [1611] Chongzhen Emperor — The last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, whose reign ended with the fall of Beijing.
173. [1612] Dorgon — Manchu prince and powerful regent who governed the early Qing Dynasty.
174. [1621] Shi Lang — A prominent 17th-century Chinese admiral who served under both Ming and Qing dynasties.
175. [1624] Koxinga — Southern Ming general who founded the Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan.
176. [1638] Shunzhi Emperor — Second Qing Emperor, first to rule China proper; established Qing rule over Beijing.
177. [1642] Shitao — Master Buddhist painter and calligrapher of the early Qing Dynasty.
178. [1654] Kangxi Emperor — Longest-reigning emperor of China; established Qing dominance over vast territories.
179. [1724] Cao Xueqin — Master of Qing Dynasty literature, famed for Dream of the Red Chamber.
180. [1724] Dai Zhen — A pivotal Qing philosopher known for critiquing Neo-Confucianism and advancing Evidential Learning.
181. [1734] Taksin — Founder of Thonburi, Taksin ruled Siam during a period of intense conflict and revival.
182. [1750] Heshen — A powerful and infamous official of the Qing Dynasty, known for immense wealth.
183. [1760] Jiaqing Emperor — Sixth Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, known for curbing corruption and facing opium trade challenges.
184. [1763] John Jacob Astor — German-born American titan who built fortune through the fur trade and real estate.
185. [1775] Zheng Yi Sao — Legendary pirate leader who commanded massive fleets in the South China Sea.
186. [1782] Daoguang Emperor — Seventh Qing Emperor; reign marked by Opium War and Taiping Rebellion.
187. [1785] Lin Zexu — Prominent Qing Dynasty scholar-official known for fighting the opium trade.
188. [1792] John Bowring — British political economist, polyglot, and fourth Governor of Hong Kong.
189. [1811] Chang and Eng Bunker — Famous Thai-American conjoined twin brothers, pioneers of the 'Siamese twins' label.
190. [1811] Zeng Guofan — Key statesman and military general who stabilized the late Qing Dynasty.
191. [1814] Hong Xiuquan — Leader of the Taiping Rebellion, establishing a quasi-Christian state in Southern China.
192. [1818] Thomas Francis Wade — British diplomat and sinologist, pioneer of English Chinese education.
193. [1823] Du Wenxiu — Chinese Muslim rebel leader of the Panthay Rebellion against the Qing Dynasty.
194. [1823] Li Hongzhang — Prominent Qing Dynasty statesman, military leader, and architect of China's late modernization efforts.
195. [1831] Xianfeng Emperor — Eighth Qing Emperor; ruled during massive internal rebellions and foreign wars.
196. [1833] Charles George Gordon — British General renowned for service in China and the Sudan, earning the title 'Chinese Gordon'.
197. [1835] Empress Dowager Cixi — Manchu noblewoman who controlled the late Qing Dynasty as Empress Dowager and Regent.
198. [1845] Herbert Giles — British sinologist and diplomat, famed for the Wade-Giles romanization system.
199. [1847] Wong Fei-hung — Iconic Chinese martial artist, physician, and folk hero of 19th-century Guangzhou.
200. [1850] Cao Futian — Leader of the anti-foreign Boxer Uprising in the late Qing Dynasty.
201. [1854] Ching Ling Foo — Pioneering Chinese magician, credited with achieving world fame in stage illusion.
202. [1854] Yan Fu — Pioneering scholar who introduced Western thought and science to late 19th-century China.
203. [1855] Xu Shichang — Prominent Chinese politician and President of the Republic of China during the Warlord Era.
204. [1858] Kang Youwei — Influential Chinese reformer advocating for constitutional monarchy during the late Qing dynasty.
205. [1859] Feng Guozhang — Prominent general and politician during the late Qing and early Republican China.
206. [1859] Yuan Shikai — Chinese general and statesman who led the Beiyang Army and served as President of the Republic of China.
207. [1860] Hong Kong — A highly dense, global financial hub and Special Administrative Region of China.
208. [1864] Qi Baishi — Master of whimsical Chinese painting, renowned for nature subjects and self-taught artistry.
209. [1865] Duan Qirui — Chinese statesman and general who controlled the Beijing Government during the late 1910s.
210. [1865] Uchida Kosai — Japanese statesman and diplomat active during the Meiji, Taishō, and Shōwa periods.
211. [1866] Naitō Torajirō — Pioneering Sinologist and founder of the Kyoto School, known for his work on Chinese history.
212. [1866] Sun Yat-sen — Founder of the Republic of China and revolutionary statesman who overthrew the Qing dynasty.
213. [1868] Cai Yuanpei — Pioneering Chinese philosopher and educator who shaped modern Chinese academic life.
214. [1868] Lin Sen — Prominent Chinese politician, served as Chairman of the National Government of China.
215. [1868] Zhang Binglin — Pioneering Chinese philologist, textual critic, and philosopher.
216. [1871] Guangxu Emperor — Tenth Emperor of the Qing Dynasty; pivotal figure during China's decline and reform.
217. [1873] Liang Qichao — Pioneering intellectual whose writings shaped modern Chinese political thought and reform.
218. [1874] Huang Xing — Pioneering Chinese revolutionary leader and co-founder of the Republic of China.
219. [1875] Qiu Jin — Pioneering Chinese feminist, revolutionary, and writer who died for republican ideals.
220. [1875] Zhang Zuolin — Powerful Chinese warlord who controlled Manchuria and led the Fengtian clique.
221. [1878] Chen Jiongming — Key Chinese statesman and federalist leader during the Warlord Era.
222. [1878] Iwane Matsui — Japanese general known for his role in the China expeditionary force and the Nanjing Massacre.
223. [1878] Shigeru Yoshida — Key architect of modern Japan's US-aligned diplomatic and economic recovery.
224. [1879] Chen Duxiu — Pioneering Chinese intellectual, revolutionary, and founder of the CCP.
225. [1881] Lu Xun — Pioneering voice of modern Chinese literature, known for sharp satire and cultural critique.
226. [1883] Joseph Stilwell — US Army General known for command in the China-Burma-India theater during WWII.
227. [1883] Kenji Doihara — Japanese general and intelligence officer, notorious for his role in Manchukuo's establishment.
228. [1883] Wang Jingwei — Chinese politician and poet, known for leading the collaborationist regime during WWII.
229. [1885] Anna Louise Strong — American journalist and activist known for supporting communist movements in the USSR and China.
230. [1885] Xiong Shili — Pioneering Confucian philosopher advocating for the revival of Chinese thought.
231. [1886] Zhu De — Pioneering Chinese general, politician, and key founder of the People's Republic of China.
232. [1887] Chiang Kai-shek — Revolutionary leader of the Republic of China, governing from 1925 to 1975.
233. [1888] Donduk Kuular — Tuvan monk and Prime Minister who proclaimed the independence of Tannu Tuva.
234. [1889] Li Dazhao — Pioneering Chinese intellectual, Marxist theorist, and co-founder of the CCP.
235. [1890] Li Zongren — Chinese warlord, politician, and general who served in the Republic of China.
236. [1890] Norman Bethune — Pioneering Canadian surgeon, advocate for universal health care, and key figure in modern Chinese medicine.
237. [1891] Fumimaro Konoe — Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister during the early stages of WWII.
238. [1891] Hu Shih — Pioneering Chinese intellectual, advocate for vernacular language and democracy.
239. [1891] Konoe Fumimaro — Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister during Japan's militaristic expansion.
240. [1891] Li Jinhui — Pioneering Chinese composer and songwriter who innovated musical forms after the fall of the Qing Dynasty.
241. [1892] Agnes Smedley — American journalist and activist supporting Indian Independence and Chinese Communism.
242. [1892] Liu Bocheng — Founding military strategist and Marshal of the PRC, known as 'The Kutuzov of China'.
243. [1892] Pearl S. Buck — Pioneering American author celebrated for capturing the spirit of Chinese peasant life.
244. [1892] Yuen Ren Chao — Pioneering Chinese-American linguist, polymath, and advocate for modern Chinese language study.
245. [1893] Bai Chongxi — Prominent Chinese military general and KMT leader who ruled Guangxi province.
246. [1893] Lai Man-Wai — Pioneering Chinese actor and director, regarded as the 'Father of Hong Kong Cinema'.
247. [1893] Soong Ching-ling — Pivotal Chinese politician, wife of Sun Yat-sen, and 'Mother of Modern China'
248. [1894] Mei Lanfang — Pioneering Peking opera artist, renowned for female roles and the 'Mei School'.
249. [1895] Feng Youlan — Pioneering Chinese philosopher and historian who revived modern study of Chinese thought.
250. [1895] Liu Tianhua — Pioneering Chinese musician and composer, renowned for modernizing the erhu.
251. [1895] Richard Sorge — Soviet spy and German journalist known for intelligence work in Japan and China.
252. [1896] He Long — Chinese revolutionary and Marshal of the People's Republic of China.
253. [1896] Li Ji (archaeologist) — Influential Chinese archaeologist, key figure in proving the historical authenticity of the Shang dynasty.
254. [1896] Mao Dun — Pioneering Chinese novelist, essayist, and literary critic, celebrated for realism.
255. [1897] Ye Jianying — Key CCP leader, military strategist, and statesman who oversaw critical periods of modern Chinese history.
256. [1897] Zhang Guotao — Founding CCP member and rival to Mao Zedong, key figure in Chinese revolutionary history.
257. [1898] Henry Luce — Pioneering American publisher who founded Time, Life, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated.
258. [1898] Kang Sheng — Key CCP official, intelligence expert, and political figure in 20th-century China.
259. [1898] Liu Shaoqi — A pivotal Chinese revolutionary and politician, key figure in the CCP.
260. [1898] Peng Dehuai — Prominent Chinese general and politician, serving as Minister of National Defense.
261. [1898] Soong Mei-ling — Prominent figure in 20th-century Chinese politics and foreign relations.
262. [1898] Zheng Zhenduo — Pioneering Chinese writer, scholar, and director of the Palace Museum.
263. [1898] Zhou Enlai — Pioneering Chinese statesman, diplomat, and Premier of the PRC.
264. [1899] Irving Thalberg — Pioneering American film producer, known for selecting stars and crafting cinematic visions.
265. [1899] James Wong Howe — Pioneering cinematographer and director of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
266. [1899] Lao She — Pioneering Chinese author celebrated for vivid portrayals of urban life and Beijing dialect.
267. [1899] Nie Rongzhen — A distinguished Marshal of the PRC, Nie Rongzhen shaped modern Chinese military history.
268. [1900] Sun Li-jen — Prominent Chinese General, known for leadership in Sino-Japanese War and Civil War.
269. [1900] Wan Laiming — Pioneering Chinese animator, credited as China's first animator.
270. [1900] Zhang Wentian — High-ranking Chinese Communist Party leader and statesman (1900-1976)
271. [1901] Xu Xiangqian — Chinese Marshal who served in the KMT and later the People's Republic of China.
272. [1902] Brooke Astor — American philanthropist, socialite, and writer known for her extensive charitable works.
273. [1902] Luo Ronghuan — A prominent Chinese military officer and Marshal of the PRC.
274. [1902] Shen Congwen — Pioneering Chinese author celebrated for 'native soil' literature and ethnic culture.
275. [1902] Zhang Yuzhe — Pioneering Chinese astronomer, father of modern Chinese astronomy.
276. [1904] Ba Jin — Pioneering Chinese anarchist writer, known by the pen name Ba Jin.
277. [1904] Bo Gu — Senior Chinese Communist Party leader, known by the alias Bo Gu.
278. [1904] Deng Xiaoping — Architect of modern China, guiding it into reform and opening up.
279. [1904] Wang Ming — Senior leader of the early Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Comintern representative.
280. [1905] Anna May Wong — Pioneering Chinese-American star, recognized for international film success.
281. [1905] Chen Yun — Prominent CCP statesman, key advisor to Mao, and major figure in China's economic moderation.
282. [1905] Edgar Snow — Pioneering American journalist celebrated for chronicling the Chinese Communist Revolution.
283. [1906] Cai Chusheng — Pioneering Chinese film director of the pre-Communist era, known for international success.
284. [1906] Fei Mu — Pioneering Chinese film director celebrated for costume dramas and artistic style.
285. [1906] Puyi — The last emperor of China, Puyi, whose life spanned imperial rule and modern political upheaval.
286. [1906] Zhou Youguang — Pioneering Chinese linguist, sinologist, and credited as the father of the modern Pinyin romanization system.
287. [1907] Lin Biao — Chinese military commander and politician, pivotal to the CCP victory and Mao's designated successor.
288. [1907] Su Yu — Prominent PLA general, key commander in the Chinese Civil War and Second Sino-Japanese War.
289. [1907] Yang Shangkun — Key Chinese Communist leader, served as President of China (1988-1993).
290. [1908] Hu Die — Pioneering Chinese actress, known as 'Butterfly Wu' for her cinematic grace.
291. [1909] Li Xiannian — Key Chinese Communist leader, served as President of China (1983-1988).
292. [1909] Mou Tsung-san — Influential Chinese philosopher and translator, bridging Kantian thought with Buddhism.
293. [1909] Tang Chun-i — Leading exponent of New Confucianism, deeply influenced by global thought.
294. [1909] Wu Han (historian) — Pioneering Chinese historian and politician, influential in modern scholarship.
295. [1910] Cao Yu — Pioneering Chinese playwright, credited with establishing modern Chinese spoken theatre.
296. [1910] Chiang Ching-kuo — Key statesman and diplomat who led Taiwan through political liberalization and the end of martial law.
297. [1910] Fei Xiaotong — Pioneering Chinese anthropologist and sociologist whose work shaped modern Chinese academia.
298. [1910] Ikurō Teshima — Founder of the Makuya religious movement, deeply devoted to biblical prophecy and Zionism.
299. [1910] Qian Zhongshu — Influential Chinese literary scholar, satirist, and translator of profound works.
300. [1910] Ruan Lingyu — Iconic Chinese silent film actress, celebrated for her tragic brilliance in the 1930s.
301. [1910] Zhang Leping — Pioneering Chinese cartoonist, celebrated for creating the iconic manhua character Sanmao.
302. [1911] Qian Xuesen — Pioneering Chinese aerospace engineer and cyberneticist, instrumental in rocketry development.
303. [1911] Xiao Hong — Pioneering Chinese novelist celebrated for compassionate, lyrical prose.
304. [1911] Zheng Junli — Pioneering Chinese actor and director, celebrated during the Golden Age of Cinema.
305. [1912] Chien-Shiung Wu — Pioneering experimental physicist known for proving parity non-conservation.
306. [1912] Kim Il Sung — Founder of North Korea and long-serving communist leader (1912-1994)
307. [1913] Kenzō Tange — Pioneering Japanese architect blending modernism with traditional Japanese aesthetics.
308. [1913] Lon Nol — Cambodian-Chinese military officer and politician who led the 1970 coup and established the Khmer Republic.
309. [1914] Go Seigen — Master of Go, considered one of the greatest players of the 20th century.
310. [1914] Jiang Qing — Chinese revolutionary, actress, and political figure, most known for the Cultural Revolution.
311. [1915] Hu Yaobang — High-ranking CCP official and key reformer in the People's Republic of China.
312. [1917] I. M. Pei — Visionary Chinese-American architect known for blending modernism with cultural reverence.
313. [1918] Arthur Chung — First ethnic Chinese president of a non-Asian country, leading Guyana through independence.
314. [1918] Zhou Xuan — Iconic Chinese singer and film actress, known as the "Golden Voice".
315. [1919] Zhao Ziyang — Prominent Chinese politician, served as Premier and key figure in CCP reforms.
316. [1920] An Wang — Pioneering Chinese-American computer engineer and cofounder of Wang Laboratories.
317. [1920] Eileen Chang — Pioneering Chinese-American writer celebrated for her sharp, evocative literary style.
318. [1920] Isaac Stern — Master American violinist renowned for his performances across the globe.
319. [1920] Yoshiko Yamaguchi — Pioneering Japanese artist and politician known for her international career.
320. [1921] Bai Guang — Iconic Chinese actress and singer, known as the "Queen of the Low Voice".
321. [1921] Hua Guofeng — Key Chinese politician who succeeded Mao Zedong, holding top party and government roles.
322. [1921] Nobuo Kanda — Japanese historian specializing in early Manchu history, known for his work on Qing dynasty sources.
323. [1922] Michael Ventris — English architect and philologist who successfully deciphered the ancient Linear B script.
324. [1923] Lee Kuan Yew — Founding father of modern Singapore; statesman and barrister.
325. [1923] Lee Teng-hui — Key Taiwanese politician, economist, and agronomist who led the democratization of the Republic of China.
326. [1923] Mas Oyama — Founder of Kyokushin Karate, a pioneering style of full-contact martial art.
327. [1923] Xie Jin — Pioneering Chinese film director, celebrated for his contributions to modern cinema.
328. [1926] Jiang Zemin — Key CCP leader who guided China through major political and economic transformations.
329. [1928] Li Peng — Prominent Chinese politician, served as Premier of China (1987-1998) and CCP leader.
330. [1928] Zhu Rongji — Key Chinese reformer, served as Premier of China (1998-2003)
331. [1930] Hiro (photographer) — Pioneering Japanese-American commercial photographer known for elegant fashion and still life work.
332. [1930] Yi-Fu Tuan — Pioneering humanistic geographer known for concepts like topophilia and lived experience.
333. [1930] Yu Ying-shih — Pioneering sinologist and historian known for synthesizing Chinese thought and advocating for a new Confucianism.
334. [1930] Yuan Longping — Pioneering Chinese agronomist, celebrated as the 'Father of Hybrid Rice'.
335. [1932] John Searle — American philosopher known for the Chinese Room argument and work on intentionality.
336. [1932] King Hu — Pioneering Chinese filmmaker renowned for elevating the wuxia genre in Hong Kong cinema.
337. [1933] Charles K. Kao — Pioneering figure in fibre optics, laying the groundwork for modern global telecommunications.
338. [1934] Hirofumi Yamashita — Pioneering Japanese ichthyologist and environmental activist known for Isahaya Bay conservation.
339. [1934] Khun Sa — Notorious Burmese warlord and drug lord, known as the 'Opium King' of the Golden Triangle.
340. [1936] Benedict Anderson — Influential political scientist known for exploring the origins of nationalism.
341. [1936] Goh Poh Seng — Pioneering Singaporean dramatist, novelist, and cultural architect.
342. [1936] Ichirō Inaba — Prominent Japanese historian specializing in Chinese historical thought and historiography.
343. [1936] Samuel C. C. Ting — Nobel laureate particle physicist known for J/ψ discovery and AMS research.
344. [1938] Chiung Yao — Pioneering Taiwanese writer and producer, celebrated for romantic melodrama.
345. [1939] Daniel C. Tsui — Pioneering Chinese-American physicist known for quantum fluid research and Nobel laureate.
346. [1940] Lei Feng — A revered Chinese soldier and propaganda model symbolizing selflessness and service.
347. [1940] Li Zhensheng (photojournalist) — Pioneering Chinese photojournalist documenting the Cultural Revolution's highs and lows.
348. [1942] Hu Jintao — Retired Chinese politician, served as CCP General Secretary and President (2002-2012)
349. [1942] Wen Jiabao — Prominent Chinese politician and geologist, former Premier of China (2003-2013).
350. [1947] Edward Yang — Pioneering Taiwanese-American filmmaker, celebrated for the New Wave.
351. [1948] Sam Hui — Pioneering Hong Kong musician, actor, and songwriter credited with popularizing Cantopop.
352. [1949] Bei Dao — Acclaimed Chinese-American poet, known for dissident work and profound literary voice.
353. [1949] Bo Xilai — Former prominent Chinese politician known for his tenure in Chongqing and 'red culture' model.
354. [1949] Chrisye — Pioneering Indonesian progressive pop singer and songwriter.
355. [1949] Shing-Tung Yau — Pioneering mathematician known for differential geometry and the Calabi conjecture.
356. [1950] Chen Shui-bian — Taiwanese politician who served as the fifth President of the Republic of China (2000-2008).
357. [1950] Franklin Chang-Díaz — Costa Rican astronaut and engineer, founder of Ad Astra Rocket Company.
358. [1950] Ma Ying-jeou — Prominent Taiwanese politician, lawyer, and former President of the Republic of China.
359. [1950] Wei Jingsheng — Pioneering Chinese human rights activist and dissident for democracy.
360. [1950] Zhang Yimou — Pioneering Chinese filmmaker, celebrated for vibrant color palettes and epic historical narratives.
361. [1951] Li Hongzhi — Founder of Falun Gong, a prominent and controversial new religious movement.
362. [1952] Amy Tan — Acclaimed American novelist celebrated for exploring Chinese-American family dynamics.
363. [1952] Chen Kaige — Pioneering Chinese filmmaker known for epic storytelling and visual flair.
364. [1953] Hu Shuli — Prominent Chinese journalist, founder of Caixin Media, and academic.
365. [1953] Kassym-Jomart Tokayev — Kazakh diplomat and politician, serving as the President of Kazakhstan since 2019.
366. [1953] Teresa Teng — Iconic Taiwanese singer whose music defined modern Chinese pop across Asia.
367. [1953] Xi Jinping — Paramount leader of China, General Secretary of the CCP since 2012.
368. [1954] Jackie Chan — Iconic Hong Kong martial artist and actor known for acrobatic stunts and comedy.
369. [1954] Wang Jianlin — Founder of Dalian Wanda Group, a major Chinese real estate and entertainment conglomerate.
370. [1955] Li Keqiang — Prominent Chinese politician and economist, served as Premier of China (2013-2023).
371. [1955] Liu Xiaobo — Prominent Chinese dissident, literary critic, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
372. [1955] Mo Yan — Celebrated Chinese author known for merging history and folk tales.
373. [1955] Wang Huning — Leading CCP ideologist and political scientist, influential in shaping modern Chinese governance.
374. [1956] Tsai Ing-wen — Taiwanese politician and legal scholar, 7th President of the Republic of China.
375. [1957] Ai Weiwei — Dissident Chinese conceptual artist, documentarian, and activist known for critiquing the CCP.
376. [1958] Wong Kar-wai — A seminal Hong Kong auteur known for atmospheric, non-linear narratives and saturated color palettes.
377. [1959] Li Qiang — High-ranking Chinese politician, serving as the Premier of China since 2023.
378. [1959] Yukihiro Torikai — Japanese economist specializing in sustainable development, environment, and global material flows.
379. [1960] Lang Ping — Legendary Chinese volleyball player and acclaimed coach.
380. [1960] Yu Hua — A celebrated Chinese novelist known for exploring life's harsh realities and human resilience.
381. [1961] Cui Jian — Pioneering Chinese rock singer-songwriter, the 'Godfather of Chinese Rock'.
382. [1961] Joan Chen — Acclaimed Chinese-born American actress and director known for diverse roles.
383. [1963] Donnie Yen — Esteemed Hong Kong actor and martial arts master, renowned for his action roles.
384. [1963] Jet Li — Iconic martial artist and actor, renowned for popularizing Shaolin culture globally.
385. [1963] Li Ning — Pioneering Chinese gymnast and founder of the sportswear giant Li-Ning.
386. [1963] Liu Cixin — Pioneering Chinese sci-fi author, celebrated for cosmic scope and hard science.
387. [1963] Wang Shu — Influential Chinese architect known for reviving local materials and vernacular styles.
388. [1964] Jack Ma — Pioneering Chinese entrepreneur, co-founder of Alibaba Group.
389. [1965] Gong Li — Iconic Chinese-born Singaporean actress celebrated for naturalistic versatility.
390. [1965] Jan-Ove Waldner — Swedish table tennis legend, known as 'the Mozart of table tennis' for his longevity.
391. [1965] Yang Liwei — Pioneering Chinese taikonaut and military officer of the PLA.
392. [1966] Chai Ling — Chinese-American psychologist and prominent activist for human rights.
393. [1966] Leon Lai — Iconic Hong Kong entertainer, celebrated singer, actor, and director.
394. [1967] Yingluck Shinawatra — Thai businesswoman and politician who served as Prime Minister of Thailand (2011-2014).
395. [1969] Faye Wong — Iconic Chinese singer-songwriter blending alternative sounds with pop.
396. [1969] Wang Dan (dissident) — Prominent Chinese democracy activist and scholar, known for the 1989 student movement.
397. [1970] Jia Zhangke — Pioneering Chinese filmmaker known for realist aesthetics and social critique.
398. [1971] Pony Ma — Co-founder and CEO of Tencent, a leading Chinese technology conglomerate.
399. [1972] A-Mei — Iconic Taiwanese singer, producer, and cultural voice of Mandopop.
400. [1973] Deng Yaping — Legendary Chinese table tennis player, known for her dominance in the late 1980s and 1990s.
401. [1973] Sun Wen (footballer) — Legendary Chinese forward, celebrated for her dominance in the women's game.
402. [1974] Xu Jinglei — Esteemed Chinese actress and acclaimed film director known for her artistic depth.
403. [1974] Zhou Xun — Esteemed Chinese actress and singer, celebrated for versatility and dramatic depth.
404. [1976] Fei-Fei Li — Pioneering AI researcher, known for establishing ImageNet and advancing deep learning.
405. [1976] Zhao Wei — Esteemed Chinese actress, singer, and filmmaker, celebrated for her versatile roles.
406. [1978] Steve Chen — Pioneering Taiwanese-American software engineer and co-founder of YouTube.
407. [1978] Wang Nan (table tennis) — Legendary Chinese table tennis player, known for her left-handed skill and dominance.
408. [1979] Choo Ja-hyun — South Korean actress known for roles in both Korean and Mainland Chinese dramas.
409. [1979] Gao Ling — Legendary Chinese badminton doubles specialist with four Olympic medals.
410. [1979] Park Si-yeon — Acclaimed South Korean actress known for versatility, from beauty pageants to complex roles.
411. [1979] Zhang Ziyi — Iconic Chinese actress celebrated for strong, independent roles globally.
412. [1980] Ma Lin (table tennis) — Legendary Chinese table tennis player, Olympic champion, and coach.
413. [1980] Yao Ming — Iconic Chinese center who dominated the NBA with his immense size and skill.
414. [1981] Fan Bingbing — Esteemed Chinese actress known for her dramatic range and global film presence.
415. [1981] Jang Na-ra — South Korean actress and singer known for her versatile career in K-Pop and drama.
416. [1981] JJ Lin — Award-winning Singaporean singer-songwriter known for emotional Chinese pop ballads.
417. [1982] Lang Lang — Renowned Chinese classical pianist celebrated for his global performances and artistry.
418. [1982] Li Na — Pioneering Chinese tennis star, first Asian major champion.
419. [1982] Yundi — Prominent Chinese classical pianist, celebrated for Chopin and Liszt interpretations.
420. [1983] Lin Dan — Legendary Chinese badminton player, celebrated for his dominance and skill.
421. [1983] Liu Xiang (hurdler) — Legendary Chinese hurdler, Olympic gold medalist, and world champion.
422. [1984] He Jiankui — Controversial Chinese biophysicist known for pioneering human genome editing in 2018.
423. [1984] Lee Da-hae — Australian-South Korean actress known for versatility across K-dramas, Chinese media, and international roles.
424. [1985] Wu Minxia — Legendary Chinese diver, specializing in synchronized springboard events.
425. [1988] Lee Hyun-jae (actor) — South Korean actor and drummer known for television roles and Chinese film appearances.
426. [1988] Liu Wen (model) — Pioneering Chinese supermodel, recognized for breaking numerous Asian modeling records.
427. [1988] Ma Long — Chinese table tennis legend, record-holding Olympic and World Champion.
428. [1992] He Kexin — Pioneering Chinese artistic gymnast known for Olympic success and high difficulty scores.
429. [2006] Megan Skiendiel — American singer, dancer, and actress known for her work in the girl group Katseye.
430. [2011] Exo — South Korean-Chinese boy band formed by SM Entertainment, known for multilingual performances.
431. [2011] Invictus Gaming — A prominent Chinese multi-game esports organization known for major international victories.
432. [2014] Royal Never Give Up — A prominent Chinese esports organization known for its League of Legends dominance.
433. [2018] Boy Story — A Chinese boy band formed by JYP Entertainment and TME, debuting in 2018.
434. [2023] 2023 China Open (tennis) — Professional tennis tournament held in Beijing, China, in 2023.