About Song Wan
Lived 1614 – 1673 (aged 58–59). Song Wan was a Chinese poet and calligrapher.
Song Wan (; 1614–1673), also known as Song Lichang, courtesy name Yushu ,
Chiang (2005) states that "Song Wan's life story (...) may be read of the impossibility of adhering to (Confucian ideals)." Song is one of the protagonists of the short story "Squirting" (噴水; also known as "Spraying Water") by Pu Songling in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. The tale narrates the Song's maids' and mother's encounter with an elderly ghost who spouts water (squirts); the incident allegedly occurred when Song was working for the government and had to travel away from home.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Song Wan?
Qing dynasty person CBDB = 65590
When was Song Wan born?
Song Wan was born in 1614 in Laiyang.
When did Song Wan die?
Song Wan died in 1673 in Chengdu.
What was Song Wan's occupation?
Song Wan was a poet and calligrapher.
What nationality was Song Wan?
Song Wan was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Song Wan. https://biography.guide/song-wan/
MLA: "Song Wan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/song-wan/.
Chicago: "Song Wan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/song-wan/.
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