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Zhou Bangyan

Type Figure Region Qiantang Time 1056–1121 Also known as Meicheng、Layman Qingzhen

Zhou Bangyan (1056–1121), courtesy name Meicheng, style name Layman Qingzhen, from Qiantang in the Northern Song.…

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  1. 1102–1110Bianjing · HenanDuring Emperor Huizong's reign he entered the capital, serving successively as Erudite of the Imperial Academy, Corrector in the Library, and Imperial Academy Registrar, overseeing music and lyric education. During this period he composed many slow-tempo ci, ornate and refined, representing the peak of metrification in Northern Song ci circles.

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