About Hongren
Lived 1610 – 1663 (aged 52–53). Hongren was a Chinese painter and buddhist monk.
Hong Ren, who is also known as Hongren, (Chinese: 弘仁; born 1610, Xixian, Anhui province, China—died 1663 ) was a Chinese Buddhist monk and painter of the early Qing dynasty and a member of the Anhui (or Xin'an) school of painting. His birth name was Jiang Fang. After the fall of the Ming dynasty and the death of his mother,
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Jianjiang Jiang, Hung-jen, Jianjiangdashi, Jianjiangseng, Meihua guna, Jianjiang, Hong-ren, Yiqi, Liuqi, Shijianjiang, Shi HongrenRelated people
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hongren?
Chinese artist (1610-1663)
When was Hongren born?
Hongren was born in 1610 in She County.
When did Hongren die?
Hongren died in 1663.
What was Hongren's occupation?
Hongren was a painter and buddhist monk.
What nationality was Hongren?
Hongren was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hongren. https://biography.guide/hongren/
MLA: "Hongren." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hongren/.
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