About Wan Quan
Lived 1495 – 1585 (aged 89–90). Wan Quan was a Chinese pediatrician, writer and physician.
Wan Quan (1495–1585), also known as Wan Mizhai, was a Ming dynasty pediatrician. He was the third in his family to practice medicine. He advocated that children be frequently exposed to sunlight and fresh air and trained to resist cold. He also believed that frightening a child was harmful to him or her, as was overfeeding or overmedicating.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wan Quan?
Ming Dynasty pediatrician
When was Wan Quan born?
Wan Quan was born in 1495 in Huanggang.
When did Wan Quan die?
Wan Quan died in 1585.
What was Wan Quan's occupation?
Wan Quan was a pediatrician, writer and physician.
What nationality was Wan Quan?
Wan Quan was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wan Quan. https://biography.guide/wan-quan/
MLA: "Wan Quan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wan-quan/.
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