About Cai Wan
Lived 1695 – 1755 (aged 59–60). Cai Wan was a Chinese poet and writer.
Cai Wan (1695-1755), was a Chinese poet.
She was the daughter of the noble official Cao Yurong and married to the cabinet minister Gao Quizhou. She was educated within Confucianism, and published her own collection of poems. Cai Wan had an acknowledged influence as the adviser of her spouse, who reportedly confided his suggestions to her before introducing them to the government.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cai Wan?
Qing dynasty person CBDB = 55354
When was Cai Wan born?
Cai Wan was born in 1695 in Liaoyang Zhou.
When did Cai Wan die?
Cai Wan died in 1755.
What was Cai Wan's occupation?
Cai Wan was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Cai Wan?
Cai Wan was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cai Wan. https://biography.guide/cai-wan/
MLA: "Cai Wan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cai-wan/.
Chicago: "Cai Wan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cai-wan/.
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