Zhang Jian (historical figure)

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
Chinese official
gptkbp:activeDuring gptkb:Han_dynasty
gptkbp:birthDate c. 195 BC
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Chengdu,_Sichuan
gptkbp:contributedTo cultural exchange between China and Central Asia
introduction of new crops to China
gptkbp:deathDate c. 114 BC
gptkbp:employer gptkb:Han_dynasty
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zhang Jian (historical figure)
gptkbp:knownFor opening the Silk Road
exploration of the Western Regions
gptkbp:legacy pioneer of the Silk Road
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Chinese
gptkbp:notableMission diplomatic mission to Central Asia
gptkbp:occupation government position
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:Zhang_Qian
gptkbp:sentBy gptkb:Emperor_Wu_of_Han
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Taicang_City
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7