290 BC - 186 BC
Note: In this article, to distinguish between the Han state of the Warring States period and the Han dynasty, the former is referred to as "Hán" while "Han" is reserved for the latter. Zhang Liang (c. 251 BC – 189 BC), courtesy name Zifang, was a Chinese military strategist and politician who lived in the early Western Han dynasty. Read more on Wikipedia
Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Zhang Liang has received more than 30,556 page views. His biography is available in 19 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 18 in 2019). Zhang Liang is the 2,383rd most popular politician (down from 2,305th in 2019), the 186th most popular biography from China (up from 188th in 2019) and the 122nd most popular Chinese Politician.
Zhang Liang is most famous for being a strategist for Liu Bang, the founder of the Han dynasty.
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Among politicians, Zhang Liang ranks 2,383 out of 15,577. Before him are Maria Anna of Bavaria, Emperor Gaozong of Song, Eric I of Denmark, Francesco II Sforza, Childebert III, and Michael D. Higgins. After him are Jacob Zuma, Mohammad Khatami, Peng Dehuai, Kamala Harris, René Coty, and Al-Amin.
1805 - 1877
HPI: 63.91
Rank: 2,377
1107 - 1187
HPI: 63.91
Rank: 2,378
1055 - 1103
HPI: 63.91
Rank: 2,379
1495 - 1535
HPI: 63.90
Rank: 2,380
678 - 711
HPI: 63.90
Rank: 2,381
1941 - Present
HPI: 63.90
Rank: 2,382
290 BC - 186 BC
HPI: 63.89
Rank: 2,383
1942 - Present
HPI: 63.88
Rank: 2,384
1943 - Present
HPI: 63.88
Rank: 2,385
1898 - 1974
HPI: 63.88
Rank: 2,386
1964 - Present
HPI: 63.88
Rank: 2,387
1882 - 1962
HPI: 63.87
Rank: 2,388
787 - 813
HPI: 63.87
Rank: 2,389
Among people born in 290 BC, Zhang Liang ranks 1. After him are Sostratus of Cnidus, Menippus, Teuta, Phriapatius, Antigonus of Carystus, Anyte of Tegea, Titus Manlius Torquatus, and Lucius Caecilius Metellus. Among people deceased in 186 BC, Zhang Liang ranks 1.
290 BC - 186 BC
HPI: 63.89
Rank: 1
290 BC - 260 BC
HPI: 62.98
Rank: 2
290 BC - 260 BC
HPI: 62.53
Rank: 3
290 BC - Present
HPI: 59.41
Rank: 4
290 BC - 176 BC
HPI: 56.83
Rank: 5
290 BC - 197 BC
HPI: 53.85
Rank: 6
290 BC - 300 BC
HPI: 52.56
Rank: 7
290 BC - 202 BC
HPI: 52.03
Rank: 8
290 BC - 221 BC
HPI: 49.84
Rank: 9
Among people born in China, Zhang Liang ranks 186 out of 1,392. Before him are Huo Yuanjia (1868), Bolo Yeung (1946), Emperor Xuan of Han (-91), Liu Xiaobo (1955), Emperor Zhenzong (968), and Emperor Gaozong of Song (1107). After him are Peng Dehuai (1898), Emperor Suzong of Tang (711), Ma Chao (176), Meng Tian (-250), Yuan Shu (155), and Jin Yong (1924).
1868 - 1910
HPI: 64.14
Rank: 180
1946 - Present
HPI: 64.13
Rank: 181
91 BC - 49 BC
HPI: 64.05
Rank: 182
1955 - 2017
HPI: 63.99
Rank: 183
968 - 1022
HPI: 63.98
Rank: 184
1107 - 1187
HPI: 63.91
Rank: 185
290 BC - 186 BC
HPI: 63.89
Rank: 186
1898 - 1974
HPI: 63.88
Rank: 187
711 - 762
HPI: 63.72
Rank: 188
176 - 222
HPI: 63.67
Rank: 189
250 BC - 210 BC
HPI: 63.67
Rank: 190
155 - 199
HPI: 63.65
Rank: 191
1924 - 2018
HPI: 63.65
Rank: 192
Among politicians born in China, Zhang Liang ranks 122. Before him are Diaochan (null), Gwanggaeto the Great (374), Jie of Xia (-1728), Emperor Xuan of Han (-91), Emperor Zhenzong (968), and Emperor Gaozong of Song (1107). After him are Peng Dehuai (1898), Emperor Suzong of Tang (711), Ma Chao (176), Yuan Shu (155), Wang Zhaojun (-50), and Li Hongzhang (1823).
HPI: 64.37
Rank: 116
374 - 413
HPI: 64.35
Rank: 117
1728 BC - 1675 BC
HPI: 64.16
Rank: 118
91 BC - 49 BC
HPI: 64.05
Rank: 119
968 - 1022
HPI: 63.98
Rank: 120
1107 - 1187
HPI: 63.91
Rank: 121
290 BC - 186 BC
HPI: 63.89
Rank: 122
1898 - 1974
HPI: 63.88
Rank: 123
711 - 762
HPI: 63.72
Rank: 124
176 - 222
HPI: 63.67
Rank: 125
155 - 199
HPI: 63.65
Rank: 126
50 BC - 100 BC
HPI: 63.55
Rank: 127
1823 - 1901
HPI: 63.33
Rank: 128