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Du Mu

Type Figure Region China Time c. 803–852 Also known as Muzhi、Layman of Fanchuan、Du Fanchuan

Du Mu (c. 803–852), courtesy name Muzhi, self-styled Layman of Fanchuan, an outstanding Tang-dynasty poet and prose writer.…

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  1. c. 803–828Jingzhao Chang'an · ShaanxiBorn to a distinguished family, his grandfather Du You was a famous historian; raised on family learning from childhood, he was well versed in the classics and histories, preparing for the imperial examinations and an official career.
  2. 828–835Chang'an · ShaanxiPassed the jinshi examination in the second year of Dahe, then was recommended as xianliang fangzheng, entering the Hongwen Academy as collator, and became active in literary and political circles.
  3. 842–850Yangzhou · JiangsuServed as regional inspector in many places, achieving results in Huainan, Huang, Chi, and Mu prefectures; a man of poetry and wine, he left many poems on history, nostalgia, and landscape.
  4. 850–852Fanchuan, Chang'an · ShaanxiReturned to Chang'an in his later years, living at the Fanchuan estate, styling himself Layman of Fanchuan, devoting himself to writing, and dying at Chang'an; his collected works are known as the 'Collected Writings of Fanchuan'.

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