About Li Fang
Lived 925 – 996 (aged 70–71). Li Fang was a Chinese politician, writer and historian.
Li Fang (AD925–996), courtesy name Mingyuan, was a Chinese scholar and bureaucrat of the Song Dynasty, who served as an editor for three of the Four Great Books of Song. He was born in what is now Hengshui, Hebei, and once served the Later Han and Later Zhou.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Li Fang?
Chinese Song dynasty scholar and official (925-996)
When was Li Fang born?
Li Fang was born in 925 in Hengshui.
When did Li Fang die?
Li Fang died in 996.
What was Li Fang's occupation?
Li Fang was a politician, writer and historian.
What nationality was Li Fang?
Li Fang was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Li Fang (Song dynasty)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Li Fang. https://biography.guide/li-fang-politician/
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