About Lingzhi Zhao
Lived 1061 – 1134 (aged 72–73). Lingzhi Zhao was a Chinese poet and politician.
Zhao Lingzhi (; 1064–1134), courtesy name Zhao Jingkuang 趙景貺 or Zhao Delin 趙德麟, style Liaofuweng 聊複翁 or Cangliu jushi 藏六居士, was a Chinese poet and politician of the Northern Song dynasty. Zhao Lingzhi was a descendant of Zhao Dezhao 趙德昭, the Prince of Yan (燕懿王), and second son of Emperor Taizu (r. 960-975), the founder of the Song dynasty. He was one of Su Shi's close friends.
He is known for his Houqing lu (侯鯖錄/侯鲭录), a biji ("brush notes" style book) in 8 juan. The Hanyu da zidian, for example, makes use of it in the edition of the Zhibuzuzhai congshu 知不足斋丛书.
Works Liaofu ji 聊复集, 1 juan Houqing lu 侯鲭录, 8 juan
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Who was Lingzhi Zhao?
Song dynasty person CBDB = 24925
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Lingzhi Zhao was born in 1061.
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Lingzhi Zhao died in 1134.
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Lingzhi Zhao was a poet and politician.
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Lingzhi Zhao was Chinese.
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