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Liu Zongyuan
Chinese philosopher, poet, and politician (773–819) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Liu Zongyuan (Chinese: 柳宗元; pinyin: Liǔ Zōngyuán; 773 – 28 November 819) was a Chinese philosopher, poet, and politician who lived during the Tang dynasty. Liu was born in present-day Yongji, Shanxi. Along with Han Yu, he was a founder of the Classical Prose Movement. He has been traditionally classed as one of the "Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song".
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Born | 773 |
Died | November 28, 819(819-11-28) (aged 45–46) |
Nationality | Chinese |
Occupation(s) | Philosopher, poet, politician |
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