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Li Dongyang

1447 – 1516

Chinese writer and historian

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About Li Dongyang

Lived 1447 – 1516 (aged 68–69). Li Dongyang was a Chinese poet, politician, writer and calligrapher.

Li Dongyang (1447–1516) was a Chinese historian, poet, and politician during the Ming dynasty.

Born in Beijing, it is said Li began writing since 4 years old. He was invited by the Jingtai Emperor to the court for testing and requested his presence twice for his own interpretation on Shangshu and was delighted by his response. In 1464, Li Dongyang ranked second in the court exam and entered the Hanlin Academy afterwards. From 1465 to 1467, he was included in the project of compiling Veritable Records of the Jingtai Reign (Yingzong shilu).

In 1505, Li Dongyang, Liu Jian and Xie Qian were entrusted to lead a transitional cabinet and support the crowned prince, by the testate emperor. On the day Liu Jin was vested with significant power, they tendered resignations against this .

He served as an official under four emperors for over 50 years in roles including "Grand Historian" and "Minister of Rites" and Senior Grand Secretary in Ming civil government. He also wrote poetry and was commissioned to compile the Collected Statutes of the Ming Dynasty.

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Important facts

Born
1447
Birth century
Died
1516
Positions held
Grand Secretariat
Also known as
Beizhi, Wenzheng, Binzhi, Xiya

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Who was Li Dongyang?

Chinese writer and historian (1447-1516)

When was Li Dongyang born?

Li Dongyang was born in 1447.

When did Li Dongyang die?

Li Dongyang died in 1516.

What was Li Dongyang's occupation?

Li Dongyang was a poet, politician, writer and calligrapher.

What nationality was Li Dongyang?

Li Dongyang was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Li Dongyang

· Wikidata: Q698212

· DBpedia: Li Dongyang

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