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Chao Shuozhi Chao Shuozhi Artists · Song Dynasty

Chao Shuozhi (1059-1129), whose courtesy name was Yidao, was born in Juye, Jeju (now Juye, Shandong). Jinshi in the fifth year of Shenzong Yuanfeng's reign (1082). In the second year of Chongning of Emperor Huizong (1103), he knew Wuji County in Dingzhou. He was a native of Zhongshushe during the Jingkang Revolution. After Emperor Gaozong crossed south, he was called as an attendant and promoted to Dongxiao Palace in Hangzhou. He died in the third year of Jianyan (1129). There is "Collected Works of Songshan".

C Chao Cuo Political figures · Han Dynasty

Chao Cuo (200 BC - March 6, 154 BC), the author of "Historical Records", "Han Shu", and "Zi Zhi Tong Jian", was born in Yingchuan (now Yuzhou City, Henan Province) and was a famous political commentator in the early Western Han Dynasty.

Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok Writers · Tibet

His Holiness Jigme Phuntsok (Tibetan: འཇིགས་མེད་ཕུན་ཚོགས ་འབྱུང་གནས་, January 28, 1933 - January 7, 2004 ),,Also translated as Niumai Phuntsok,1933Born in Banma County, Goluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province,Nyingma Lama,1980Founded Larung Gar Buddhist College in Serthar County。 Jigme Phuntsok was born on January 28, 1933 (January 3rd of the Year of the Water Rooster in the Tibetan calendar) into a Tibetan nomadic family in Banma County, Qinghai Province. At the age of two, he was identified as the reincarnation of Lelo Lingpa (1852–1926). When he was 14 years old, he followed Khenpo Silang Renqing and others to listen and think about the Sutras and Tantric Sutras, and began to turn the Dharma Wheel. 22Received bhikkhu ordination at age,Strictly observe the precepts。 He also practiced the Supreme Vajrayana Dharma and achieved countless signs of attainment in the perfection stage. Jigme Phuntsok is the most influential lama of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism in Kham.,Sodarji Khenpo、Khenpo Chicheng Lodrup、Khenpo Yeshe Phuntsok came from his disciples。 In 1980, he founded Larung Gar Buddhist College in Serthar County and began the cause of promoting Dharma and benefiting living beings. Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche was also an extraordinary treasure master. He discovered many treasures in various Tibetan areas of China and parts of India. In the 1990s, he launched an anti-slaughter campaign, calling on Tibetan herders to stop selling yaks commercially to avoid mass slaughter of yaks. He passed away in Chengdu on January 7, 2004 (November 15, Water Sheep Year in the Tibetan Calendar).

Elizabeth Of The Palatinate Elizabeth Of The Palatinate Scholars · Rhine-Palatinate (Electorate of the Palatinate)

Elizabeth of the Palatinate (26 December 1618 – 11 February 1680), also known as Elizabeth of Bohemia, Princess Elizabeth of the Palatinate, Princess and Abbess of Helford Abbey, was the eldest daughter of Frederick V, Elector of the Palatinate, and Elizabeth Stuart (her father was James VI and I). Elizabeth of the Palatinate was a philosopher, best known for her association with René Descartes. She criticized Descartes's dualistic metaphysics; at the same time, her work anticipated the metaphysical issues of later philosophers.

Protila Nelly Protila Nelly Artists · Unknown nationality

Protilla Nellie (1524–1588) was a nun and the first known female painter in Renaissance Florence. His work was influenced by Girolamo Savonarola and Brother Bartolomeo. Her works have religious themes.

Prescott Bush Prescott Bush Political figures · United States

Prescott Sheldon Bush (English: Prescott Sheldon Bush, May 15, 1895 - October 8, 1972) was an American banker and politician who worked in a Wall Street investment bank and served as a U.S. Senator from Connecticut from 1952 to 1963. The father of former US President George W. Bush and the grandfather of George W. Bush.

C Cao Naiqian Writers · People's Republic of China

Cao Naiqian (1949-), formerly known as Cao Naitian, is a native of Mayu Village, Ying County, Shanxi Province. He is a contemporary Chinese writer who has a wide influence at home and abroad. His works have been translated into English, French, German, Japanese, Swedish and other languages.

C Cao Junzhang Political figures · Unknown nationality

Cao Junzhang (1965-), a native of Chongqing, is a lieutenant general of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force.

Cao Dewang Cao Dewang Entrepreneurs · People's Republic of China

Cao Dewang (May 1946-), native of Fuqing, Fujian, is an entrepreneur and philanthropist in the People's Republic of China. He is the lifelong honorary chairman of the board of directors of Fuyao Group, one of the honorary presidents of the World Chinese Federation, and the first Chinese winner of the Ernst & Young Global Entrepreneur Award. He has served as a member of the Fujian Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, a national conditions researcher of the State Council, a special economic researcher of the Fujian Provincial Government, president of the China Automotive Glass Association, and executive vice president of the Fujian Provincial Entrepreneurs Association. He is known as the "King of Glass."

C Cao Chunxiao Scientists · People's Republic of China

Cao Chunxiao (August 6, 1934 - November 23, 2023), male, was born in Shangyu, Zhejiang, and was a Chinese materials scientist. He once served as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at the Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials.

C Cao Chungeng Political figures · People's Republic of China

Cao Chungeng (November 1917 - December 5, 1978), a politician and diplomat of the People's Republic of China. In 1972, he succeeded Hao Deqing as the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Norway. In 1976, Liu Shuqing took over.

C Cao Chaoyang Entrepreneurs · People's Republic of China

Cao Chaoyang (1963-), born in Hebei, is currently the chairman and CEO of China National Chemical and Rubber Corporation, and the chairman and party secretary of Fengshen Tire Co., Ltd. In 1978, the second year after the restoration of the college entrance examination system after the Cultural Revolution, he enrolled in Zhenjiang Agricultural Machinery College (the predecessor of Jiangsu University) at the age of 15. In 1982, after graduation, he began to join the Henan Rubber Factory, which is now Fengshen Tire Co., Ltd. , but left in the middle of 1991 until 2000, including deputy director of the workshop, deputy director of the branch, secretary of the party committee and director of the Jiaozuo Synthetic Fiber Factory, and then in 2000, he was appointed general manager, secretary of the party committee, and chairman of the board of directors of Henan Tire Group Co., Ltd. today. In addition, he also serves as the chairman, general manager and party committee secretary of China National Chemical Rubber Guilin Co., Ltd., the chairman and general manager of CRRC Shuangxi Tire Co., Ltd., and the director of Qingdao Huanghai Rubber Co., Ltd. In terms of public office, the distinction is between representing Henan Province in the 10th and 11th National People's Congress.

Cao Rouli Cao Rouli Film & TV · Republic of Korea

Jo Yu-ri (Korean: Jo Yuri/Jojurri, Romanized: Jo Yu-Ri; Japanese: Cho Yuri; October 22, 2001 -) is a South Korean female singer and actress. He was a member of the limited group "IZ*ONE" and served as the lead singer in the group. Now he is developing as a solo singer and branching into film and television.

Cao Lu Cao Lu Musicians · People's Republic of China

Cao Lu (August 30, 1987 -), a Miao nationality, is from Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province. She debuted in China in 2005 under the stage name "Lulu" and released her first album "Cat". On August 31, 2012, she debuted in South Korea with the five-member girl group FIESTAR, serving as the lead dancer, sub-vocalist and image person. The eldest member of the group is a Chinese member of FIESTAR, and because she is good at cooking, she became the food person in the group. In "We Got Married", she admitted that she had undergone plastic surgery on her nose. In 2016, she participated in the 12th MBC Idol Star Games and the first Women's Rhythmic Gymnastics. She was the oldest competitor and took the lead in belt exercises, but was defeated by Cheng Xiao in the end and won the runner-up. On January 30, 2017, she participated in the 13th MBC Idol Star Games and the 2nd Women's Rhythmic Gymnastics and became the first contestant to challenge the club gymnastics. However, in the end, Nai Minami succeeded in the ball gymnastics and won a gold medal with 18.75 points each. On March 17, 2021, Tianyu Media’s official Weibo announced that Cao Lu had joined Tianyu Media.

Cao Juren Cao Juren Media figures · People's Republic of China

Cao Juren (June 26, 1900 - July 23, 1972), also known as Tingxiu and Tingtao, whose pen names include Chen Si, A Ting, Ding Zhou, Zhao Tianyi, Tulaoer, Qinyuan, etc., was a native of Jiangfan Village, Duntou Town, Pujiang, Zhejiang (now Meijiang Town, Lanxi City). Chinese leftist writer, editor, reporter and professor. He graduated from Zhejiang Provincial First Normal School in 1921 and taught at many universities in Shanghai. After 1950, he served as editor of Hong Kong's "Sing Tao Daily" and wrote "Beixing Xiaoyu", "Beixing Second Language", "Beixing Three Languages", etc.

Cao Weijuan Cao Weijuan Film & TV · Republic of Korea

Cho Mi-yeon (Korean: Jo Mi-yeon/Zhao Weijuan, Romanized: Cho Mi-yeon, January 31, 1997 -) is a South Korean female singer and actress. Her name was once mistranslated as Cho Mi-yeon. She is currently a member of the girl group i-dle under Cube Entertainment and serves as the lead singer. She voices Ali in K/DA, a virtual girl group launched by League of Legends.

Cao Jun Cao Jun Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Cao Jun (English: Neil, February 9, 1988 -), a mainland Chinese actor, was born in Shanghai and graduated from the Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts. In 1996, 8-year-old Cao Jun was selected to star in the Singapore-China co-production "The Little Monk" because of his martial arts skills. He rose to prominence with the role of "Happy". The following year, he won the Best Newcomer Award at the 2nd Asian Television Festival at the age of 9, becoming the youngest winner in Asia. As a child star, he starred in classic works such as "Lotus Boy Nezha" (1999) and "The Nine-Year-Old County Prince" (2001). In particular, he played "Agarwood" in the CCTV mythological drama "Lotus Lantern" in 2005, setting a record of the highest ratings of 9.1%, and becoming the "childhood god" of a generation. After 2005, he chose to take a break from the entertainment industry to focus on his studies and was admitted to the Acting Department of the Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts. However, due to changes in the market environment after his comeback, he switched from a leading role to a supporting role, participating in dramas such as "Lin Hai Xue Yuan" (2015), and experienced a transition trough. Since 2018, he has regained attention through the variety shows "I Am an Actor" and "Actors Please Take Your Place 2", and has been praised as the "conscience of domestic entertainment" for his solid acting skills. In recent years, he has completed his transformation with roles such as Zhang Nan in the rural revitalization drama "On the Field of Hope" (2021) and Zikong in the costume drama "Wuyou Ferry" (2025). He has returned to the public eye again with his mature acting skills and martial arts skills.

Man Ray Man Ray Artists · United States

Man Ray (English: Man Ray, August 27, 1890 - November 18, 1976), formerly known as Emmanuel Radnitzky, was an American modernist artist who spent most of his career in Paris, France. Although he never formally participated in the Dadaist and Surrealist movements, he made significant contributions to both movements. His works can be seen in various types of media, and he sees himself first as a painter. Known for his avant-garde and surreal photography style, he is also a renowned fashion photographer and portrait photographer. Man Ray is also famous for his contribution to the development of "photogram", which he called "Rayograph". The American ARTnews magazine named Man Ray one of the 25 most influential artists of the 20th century in 1999.

Manuel Fetner Manuel Fetner Athletes · Austria

Manuel Fettner (German: Manuel Fettner, June 17, 1985 -) is an Austrian ski jumping athlete. He represented the Austrian team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in China and won a silver medal in the men's individual ordinary platform competition.

Manny Pacquiao Manny Pacquiao Athletes · the Philippines

Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao (English: Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao, local pronunciation: [pɐkˈjaʊ]; December 17, 1978 -), nicknamed Manny Pacquiao (English: Manny Pacquiao, born in the Bukidnon Province of Mindanao, is a Filipino politician and former professional boxer. He has won eight world boxing championship belts at different levels. He is the only world boxing champion in the history of world boxing to have won eight different weight championships. He is hailed as the light heavyweight boxing champion by the International Boxing Organization and "Boxing Ring" magazine, and can be called the "Philippine Boxing Legend." He is currently a senator of the Philippines. The duel of the century between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, the world boxing champion with 50 undefeated victories across five weight classes, took place on May 2, 2015. The two attended a promotional press conference together on March 11. As a result, in the duel between the two, Mayweather won by points. In 2016, Pacquiao announced his retirement. On July 2, 2017, he lost to Australian player Horn in the WBO welterweight world boxing championship held in Brisbane, Australia. On July 15, 2018, in the WBA welterweight championship match held at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Pacquiao defeated the current boxing champion Lucas Mattesi in a 7-round TKO and regained the boxing championship gold belt. On September 19, 2021, at the national convention held by the ruling party "People's Democratic Power Party" (PDP-Laban), he officially accepted the nomination of its supporting faction and announced his bid for the Philippine President in 2022. On the 29th of the same month, he posted a 14-minute video on his Facebook page, officially announcing his retirement from boxing, ending his 26-year professional boxing career with a record of 62 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws (ending with 39 KOs).

Zeng Zhiqiao Zeng Zhiqiao Musicians · Republic of China

Zeng Zhiqiao (November 17, 1988 -), Taiwanese actress, female singer, and host, nicknamed Qiao Qiao, was born in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, and is a member of the Atayal ethnic group. His father is a school director and retired as a tennis coach, and his mother is an elementary school teacher. In 2003, he and Liu Pinyan debuted in the girl group Sweety, and they have been solo since. After his debut, he also developed in many aspects, including recording, drama, hosting, etc. In 2014, he signed a contract with Huayan International Music and became its artist. In 2016, she was nominated for the "Supporting Actress in a Drama Program" at the 51st Golden Bell Awards for "The Woman You Must Marry".

Zeng Guoxiang Zeng Guoxiang Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Derek Tsang (English: Derek Tsang, November 8, 1979 -), Hong Kong director and actor, is currently an artist under Sun Entertainment Culture. The first film he directed, "Lover's Whispers", was nominated for "Best New Director" at the 47th Golden Horse Awards. The film "July and Ansheng" directed in 2016 was also nominated for Best Director at the 53rd Golden Horse Awards. The movie "You Are Young" directed in 2019 won the Best Director at the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards.

Zeng Baoyi Zeng Baoyi Film & TV · Republic of China

Bowie Tsang (English: Bowie Tsang, February 21, 1973 -), also known as Po, was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Taiwan. She is a female host, actress, singer, producer and writer. She graduated from the Department of Sociology of National Taiwan University.

Eric Tsang Eric Tsang Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Eric Tsang Chi Wai, MH (English: Eric Tsang Chi Wai, April 14, 1953 -), is a Hong Kong male artist, actor, television host and film and television producer. Eric Tsang graduated from high school and was a martial arts master. He later became a film actor and TV show host, and is known for his role as the "Prize Gatekeeper" in the "Prize Gatekeeper Series". At the same time, he also invested, planned and participated in film production. He was very successful in hosting, acting and directing. He was once the general manager (program content operation) of Hong Kong TVB. Eric Tsang was one of the main creative forces in Hong Kong's New Arts City in the 1980s. He participated in the film series "The Best Partner" and "The Best Lucky Star" with his comedy image. Later, he won the Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actor for "A Tale of Two Cities". Joined TVB in 1992, accompanied by Chen Baixiang, led Qian Jiale to host the "Prize Doorman Series" game show, which achieved high ratings. He also serves as the honorary president of the Hong Kong Performing Artists Association.