About Zhao Boju
Lived 1120 – 1182 (aged 61–62). Zhao Boju was a Chinese painter, military commander and aristocrat.
Zhao Boju (; 1120–1182), was a Chinese painter during the early Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279).
Zhao was born in the Hebei provence, and painted landscapes, figures, flowers, fruit and birds. None of his works survive, although some works have been falsely attributed to him, but we know of Zhao through the written descriptions by the art critic Zhao Xigu.
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Who was Zhao Boju?
Chinese painter (1120-1182)
When was Zhao Boju born?
Zhao Boju was born in 1120.
When did Zhao Boju die?
Zhao Boju died in 1182.
What was Zhao Boju's occupation?
Zhao Boju was a painter, military commander and aristocrat.
What nationality was Zhao Boju?
Zhao Boju was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zhao Boju. https://biography.guide/zhao-boju/
MLA: "Zhao Boju." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/zhao-boju/.
Chicago: "Zhao Boju." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/zhao-boju/.
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