When did Xuanzang pass away?
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Xuanzang passed away in 664. He was a Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveler, and translator. He is best known for his pilgrimage to India in the 7th century, during which he traveled over 30,000 miles and visited more than 100 Buddhist monasteries. After his return to China, he wrote a book about his travels, which became one of the most important sources of information about India in medieval times.
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