Guo Shoujing

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Guo Shoujing born?1231
2. When did Guo Shoujing die?1316
3. What is Guo Shoujing known for?Development of advanced astronomical instruments and significant hydraulic engineering projects
4. What is the career?Astronomer, hydraulic engineer, mathematician, politician during the Yuan dynasty
5. What is the collaborations?Worked with scholars such as Jamal ad-Din
6. Who was Guo Shoujing?Guo Shoujing was a brilliant builder and sky-watcher from ancient China, living from 1231 to 1316 during the Yuan dynasty.

Polymath: A person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas.
Astronomical Instruments: Tools used to observe and measure celestial objects and phenomena.
Hydraulic Engineering: The branch of engineering concerned with the control and use of water.
Yuan Dynasty: The ruling dynasty of China established by Kublai Khan from 1271 to 1368.