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Ouyang Xun

Type Figure Region China Time 557–641 Also known as Xinben

A renowned calligrapher of the Tang dynasty, from Linxiang in Tanzhou, who served under the Chen, Sui, and Tang dynasties, rising to the post of Pala…

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  1. 557–626Linxiang, Tanzhou · HunanFrom a southern scholarly family, served the Chen dynasty as an aide to the Crown Prince, then the Sui dynasty as a Erudite of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices; well versed in classics and history, skilled in calligraphy, already renowned in his youth, laying the foundation for his status in the calligraphic world after the Tang conquest.
  2. 626–641Chang'an · ShaanxiUnder the Tang served as Palace Aide to the Heir Apparent; during the Zhenguan era his calligraphic fame was unrivaled, with representative regular-script works including the 'Stele of the Sweet Spring at Jiucheng Palace' and the 'Stele of Huangfu Dan', establishing the Ouyang style as a model; died at Chang'an.

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