About Li Jie
Lived 1035 – 1110 (aged 74–75). Li Jie was a Chinese architect, writer and scholar.
Li Jie (李誡; 1065–1110) was an ancient Chinese architect and writer of the Northern Song dynasty. He wrote the Yingzao Fashi, a technical treatise on architecture and craftsmanship.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Li Jie?
Chinese imperial architect (1035–1110)
When was Li Jie born?
Li Jie was born in 1035 in Xinzheng.
When did Li Jie die?
Li Jie died in 1110.
What was Li Jie's occupation?
Li Jie was an architect, writer and scholar.
What nationality was Li Jie?
Li Jie was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Li Jie (Song dynasty)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Li Jie. https://biography.guide/li-jie-architect/
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