Ma Duanlin
Ma Duanlin (* 1245 ; † 1322 ), also written Ma Tuan-lin, was a Chinese historian and encyclopaedist. He published in 1317 AD the 348-volume Chinese encyclopedia Wenxian tongkao ( 文献通考 "", General Examination of Important Records).
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SURNAME | Ma Duanlin |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Ma Tuan-lin; 马 端 临; 馬 端 臨 |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chinese historian and encyclopedist |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1245 |
DATE OF DEATH | 1322 |