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Shen Kuo was a multi-talented individual from the Song dynasty, with expertise in various fields. His occupations included physicist, mathematician, astronomer, poet, civil engineer, diplomat, engineer, anthropologist, geologist, politician, philosopher, writer, pharmacist, and economist.
Born in Hangzhou in 1031, Shen Kuo held citizenship in the Song dynasty. He was the son of Shen Zhou. Over his lifetime, Shen Kuo contributed significantly to various fields of knowledge and held prominent positions in society.
Shen Kuo passed away on the 1st of January 1095 in Zhenjiang. Even today, his multifaceted achievements and contributions across different disciplines continue to be remembered and celebrated.

