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Cui Yuan

AD 77 – 143

2nd century Chinese writer and politician

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About Cui Yuan

Lived AD 77 – 143 (aged 65–66). Cui Yuan was a Chinese politician, calligrapher and poet.

Cui Yuan (; 77–142 or 78–143 AD), courtesy name Ziyu, Chinese calligrapher, mathematician, philosopher, poet, and politician during the Eastern Han dynasty. He was a temporary fugitive who was also known for his many written works, although in political life he became involved in court intrigues which damaged his career.

Life Cui Yuan was born in the Lecheng Commandery (renamed Anping in 122) in what is now modern Hebei province. He was the son of Cui Yin, who died while Yuan was in his teens. After years of study, he ventured to the Han capital at Luoyang when he was eighteen. There he studied under Jia Kui and befriended notable persons such as the poet and politician Ma Rong (79–166) and the polymathic scientist Zhang Heng (78–139). Cui gained a reputation as a mathematician with his work on reforming the Chinese calendar and as a scholar following his commentary on the I Ching.

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Important facts

Born
AD 77
Birth century
Died
143
Nationality
Also known as
Cui Ziyu

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cui Yuan?

2nd century Chinese writer and politician

When was Cui Yuan born?

Cui Yuan was born in AD 77.

When did Cui Yuan die?

Cui Yuan died in 143.

What was Cui Yuan's occupation?

Cui Yuan was a politician, calligrapher and poet.

What nationality was Cui Yuan?

Cui Yuan was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cui Yuan

· Wikidata: Q5192720

· DBpedia: Cui Yuan (Han dynasty)

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