Overview
Ge Heng was an Astronomer and Engineer.
IdentityHistorical · Male
Found inRecords of the Three Kingdoms
Other names
| Type | English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtesy name | Sizhen | 思真 | Sizhen |
Life and dates
Attested activity
- AD 220 to AD 280 Eastern WuDated from the passage context · Records of the Three Kingdoms 63, passage 136
Learning and skills
- Skill armillary / cosmos model engineering 浑天 · Level ingeniousDirectly stated · Records of the Three Kingdoms 63, passage 136
Assessments and attributes
- Item geared armillary sphere with earth at center 浑天 · Relation MadeDirectly stated · Records of the Three Kingdoms 63, passage 136
References in the histories
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