Liu Yong (Qing dynasty)
Liu Yong (Chinese: 劉墉; 1719 - 1805) was a Chinese politician and calligrapher of the Qing dynasty.[1]
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Born | 1719 Shandong, |
Died | 1805 Beijing, |
Occupation | Politician, calligrapher |
Biography
Liu Yong was born in Shandong 1719 with courtesy name Chong Ru (崇如), pen name Shi An (石庵), nick name Prime Minister Hunchback Liu (宰相劉羅鍋) or Hunchback Liu (劉羅鍋/劉駝子).
He served in a number of high-level positions with a reputation for being incorruptible, including as the Minister of Rites and Minister of War,[1] and is regarded by some as the "most influential calligrapher of his time".[2]
References
- "Liu Yong — China culture". Archived from the original on 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
- Stuart, Jan; Rawski, Evelyn Sakakida (2001). Worshiping the ancestors: Chinese commemorative portraits. Stanford University Press. p. 200. ISBN 0-8047-4263-4.
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