About Zhao Yong
Lived 1289 – 1360 (aged 70–71). Zhao Yong was a Chinese painter, poet and politician.
Zhao Yong (; style name Zhongmu (仲穆); 1289 – c. 1360), was a Chinese painter, calligrapher, and poet in the Yuan Dynasty. A native of Wuxing (吳興， now Huzhou (湖州) in Zhejiang Province), he was the second son of Zhao Mengfu. Zhao was a descendant of the Song Imperial family, the House of Zhao.
Zhao became a high official with his father's assistance. Following the style of Dong Yuan and Li Cheng, he had a talent for painting human figures, landscapes, and horses with saddle.
Genealogy Zhao Kuangyin Zhao Defang Zhao Weixian Zhao Congyu Zhao Shijiang Zhao Linghua Zhao Zicheng Zhao Bogui Zhao Shichui Zhao Xiyan Zhao Yuyin Zhao Mengfu Zhao Yong
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Zhao Yong?
Chinese painter (1289-1360)
When was Zhao Yong born?
Zhao Yong was born in 1289 in Huzhou.
When did Zhao Yong die?
Zhao Yong died in 1360.
What was Zhao Yong's occupation?
Zhao Yong was a painter, poet and politician.
What nationality was Zhao Yong?
Zhao Yong was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Zhao Yong (painter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zhao Yong. https://biography.guide/zhao-yong-painter/
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