Guo Shoujing vs Ramkhamhaeng
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Compare the life timelines of Guo Shoujing (1231–1316) and Ramkhamhaeng (1237–1298) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 61 years, from 1237 to 1298.
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Guo Shoujing (1231–1316)
- — Born in Xingtai, Hebei Verified
- — Studied under the scholar-statesman Liu Bingzhong's circle Verified
- — Entered the service of Kublai Khan as a hydraulic engineer Verified
- — Surveyed and improved irrigation and waterways in the Gansu region Verified
- — Appointed to lead the reform of the imperial calendar Verified
- — Completed the Shoushi calendar Verified
- — Became head of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau Verified
- — Completed the Tonghui Canal linking Dadu to the Grand Canal Verified
- — Died in Dadu (modern Beijing) Verified
Ramkhamhaeng (1237–1298)
- — Born a son of King Si Inthrathit of Sukhothai Verified
- — Earned the name Phra Ram Khamhaeng for valor in battle at age nineteen
- — Succeeded his brother Ban Mueang as king of Sukhothai Verified
- — Traditionally credited with creating the Thai script
- — Expanded Sukhothai's influence over much of mainland Southeast Asia Verified
- — Formed alliances with the rulers of Lan Na and Phayao Verified
- — Erected the Ramkhamhaeng inscription describing his realm
- — Maintained tributary relations with Yuan-dynasty China Verified
- — Died, succeeded by his son Loe Thai Verified