About Yang Weizhen
Lived 1296 – 1370 (aged 73–74). Yang Weizhen was a Chinese painter, teacher at family school, poet, politician, calligrapher and writer.
Yang Weizhen (; – 1370) was a Chinese painter, calligrapher and poet during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368).
Yang was born in the Zhejiang province. His style name was 'Lianfu' and his sobriquet was 'Tieya'. Yang's reputation for calligraphy was well known, incorporating a purity and strength into his works.
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Who was Yang Weizhen?
Chinese artist (1296-1370)
When was Yang Weizhen born?
Yang Weizhen was born in 1296 in Zhejiang.
When did Yang Weizhen die?
Yang Weizhen died in 1370.
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Yang Weizhen was a painter, teacher at family school, poet, politician, calligrapher and writer.
What nationality was Yang Weizhen?
Yang Weizhen was Chinese.
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