Xu Xiake
Chinese geographer and traveller / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 explorer, geographer, and travel writer 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 of Xu Xiake, and his work translated by Ding Wenjiang.[1] 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.[2]
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Born | Xu Hongzu 5 January 1587 |
Died | 8 March 1641 (aged 54) |
Occupation(s) | Explorer, geographer, travel writer |
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The People's Liberation Army Navy barracks ship Xu Xiake was named after him.