Shen Kuo & William the Conqueror
Did Shen Kuo and William the Conqueror live at the same time?
Yes. Shen Kuo and William the Conqueror lived at the same time for 56 years, from 1031 to 1087.[1][2][3][4]
Shen Kuo · William the Conqueror · Born in 1031 · Born in 1028
Shen Kuo
1031–1095
Science & Invention
Song dynasty polymath who described the magnetic compass
William the Conqueror
1028–1087
Politics & Leadership
Norman king who conquered England
Shen Kuo
Science & Invention
Born in Qiantang County
Died in Zhenjiang
William the Conqueror
Politics & Leadership
Born in Falaise
Died in Rouen
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Sources
- Shen Kuo — Wikipedia
- Shen Kuo (Q270085) — Wikidata
- William the Conqueror — Wikipedia
- William the Conqueror (Q37594) — Wikidata