About Wang Gen
Lived 1483 – 1541 (aged 57–58). Wang Gen was a Chinese philosopher.
Wang Gen (Wang Ken ), (20 July 1483 – 2 January 1541) was a Ming dynasty Neo-Confucian philosopher who popularized the teachings of Wang Yangming. Wang Gen was the founder of the Taizhou School .
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Who was Wang Gen?
Chinese Neo-Confucian philosopher (1483–1541)
When was Wang Gen born?
Wang Gen was born in 1483 in Yangzhou.
When did Wang Gen die?
Wang Gen died in 1541.
What was Wang Gen's occupation?
Wang Gen was a philosopher.
What nationality was Wang Gen?
Wang Gen was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wang Gen. https://biography.guide/wang-gen/
MLA: "Wang Gen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wang-gen/.
Chicago: "Wang Gen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wang-gen/.
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