Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | January 8, 1037 |
| Birth Place | Meishan, China |
| Age | 982 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Aug 24, 1101 (age 64) |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Net worth: $20 million (2024)
Su Shi, also known as Su Dongpo, was a highly revered poet and statesman in China during the Song dynasty. As of 2024, Su Shi's net worth is estimated to be around $20 million. His literary prowess and influential writings, ranging from poetry to prose, contributed greatly to his wealth and fame. Su Shi's works showcased his deep understanding of human emotions and the beauty of nature, making him an iconic figure in the history of Chinese literature. Despite facing various political setbacks and exiles throughout his life, Su Shi's contributions to Chinese culture continue to be celebrated and remembered to this day.
About
An eleventh-century Chinese author, poet, Artist, and Song Dynasty political figure, he is particularly well known for his essays. He also wrote numerous poems during his lifetime, more than two thousand of which have survived.
Before Fame
During his youth, he studied under a Taoist priest in the village of Meishan. Early in his life, he began working for the Chinese government; one of his first projects was the construction of a pedestrian walkway across a body of water in Hangzhou.
Trivia
He was a travel Writer and a gourmet cooking expert.
Family Life
His brother, Su Zhe, and his father, Su Xun, were both respected scholars. Su Shi was married twice-- to Wang Fu and, after her death, to Wang Runzhi-- and he also kept a concubine named Wang Zhaoyun.
Associated With
He was a contemporary of medieval Iranian poet, Omar Khayyam.
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