Zhu Xi

Zhu Xi, formerly romanized Chu Hsi, was a Chinese philosopher, historian, politician, poet, and calligrapher of the Southern Song dynasty. As a leading figure in the development of Neo-Confucianism, Zhu Xi played a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual foundations of later imperial China.

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Who was born first?

• Zhu Xi and Akka Mahadevi were born the same year
• Zhu Xi was born 4 years before Basava
• Zhu Xi was born 9 years before Lu Jiuyuan
• Zhu Xi was born 15 years after Dominicus Gundissalinus
• Zhu Xi was born 15 years before Najmuddin Kubra

Timeline

1. Dominicus Gundissalinus1115 – circa 1190
2. Akka Mahadevicirca 1130s – 12th century
3. Zhu Xi (this page)October 18, 1130 – April 23, 1200
4. Basava1134–1196
5. Lu JiuyuanMarch 26, 1139 – January 10, 1193
6. Najmuddin Kubra1145 – July 2, 1221

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