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When did Shen Kuo die?
Shen Kuo died in 1095.
What was Shen Kuo impeached for?
Despite Shen successfully defending fortifications and the only possible Tangut invasion-route to Yanzhou, Chancellor Cai Qu held Shen responsible for the disaster and loss of life of 60,000.
Any interesting information about Shen Kuo's impeachment?
As he was isolated from governance, he decided to pick up the ink brush and dedicate himself to intensive scholarly studies.
What was important about Shen Kuo?
Shen discovered the concept of true north in terms of magnetic declination towards the north pole, with experimentation of suspended magnetic needles.

Question: What was he passionate about?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Shen Kuo passionate about?