Wu Yun
Tang Dynasty Taoist priest
About Wu Yun
Lived 715 – 778 (aged 62–63). Wu Yun was a Chinese daoshi.
Wu Yun (; died 778) was a Chinese poet, writer, and Taoist mystic active during the Tang dynasty. According to the two standard histories of the period, Wu served in Emperor Xuanzong's court as a member of the Hanlin Academy but left Chang'an shortly before the An Lushan rebellion broke out. According to Taoist scholar Louis Komjathy, Wu Yun "was probably the most famous Daoist poet in Chinese history."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wu Yun?
Tang Dynasty Taoist priest (715–778)
When was Wu Yun born?
Wu Yun was born in 715.
When did Wu Yun die?
Wu Yun died in 778.
What was Wu Yun's occupation?
Wu Yun was a daoshi.
What nationality was Wu Yun?
Wu Yun was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Wu Yun (Tang dynasty)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wu Yun. https://biography.guide/wu-yun/
MLA: "Wu Yun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wu-yun/.
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