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Li Baiyao

564 – 647

Chinese historian

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Lived 564 – 647 (aged 82–83). Li Baiyao was a Chinese historian, politician, poet and writer.

Li Baiyao (564–647), courtesy name Zhonggui (重規), formally Viscount Kang of Anping (安平康子), was a Chinese historian and an official during the Chinese Sui dynasty and Tang dynasties. He was honored for his literary abilities, and he was known for completing the official history of Northern Qi, the Book of Northern Qi, which his father Li Delin had started.

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Born
564
Birth century
Died
647
Nationality
Also known as
Zhonggui, Kang, Qitong

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Li Baiyao?

Chinese historian (564-647)

When was Li Baiyao born?

Li Baiyao was born in 564.

When did Li Baiyao die?

Li Baiyao died in 647.

What was Li Baiyao's occupation?

Li Baiyao was a historian, politician, poet and writer.

What nationality was Li Baiyao?

Li Baiyao was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Li Baiyao

· Wikidata: Q718176

· DBpedia: Li Baiyao

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