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Historical person

Shen Kua Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Shen Kua, based on 1 World History Database records associated with China.

1 records1086–10861 events0 places

Chronological biography

1086

Invention of Compass1086
Science / Technology

Invents the magnetic compass

Record provenance

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