About Wan Shen Zi
Lived 1865 – 1923 (aged 57–58). Wan Shen Zi was a Chinese politician and poet.
Wan Shenzi (; 1856–1923), born in Luzhou, Sichuan, was a Chinese couplet writers in the late Qing Dynasty. He composed more than 400 couplets in his life.
His most famous couplet is located at Du Fu Thatched Cottage of Chengdu: 名望重三唐，是谁敌手？陵厉骚坛，春树暮云，竞传白也诗篇上； 遭逢同五代，故事回头，纵谈天宝，秋风茅屋，令我呜呼感慨多。
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Who was Wan Shen Zi?
Chinese Couplet writer
When was Wan Shen Zi born?
Wan Shen Zi was born in 1865.
When did Wan Shen Zi die?
Wan Shen Zi died in 1923.
What was Wan Shen Zi's occupation?
Wan Shen Zi was a politician and poet.
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Wan Shen Zi was Chinese.
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