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Wei Zhuang

Type Figure Region China Time c. 836–910 Also known as Duanji、Master of Huanhua

Wei Zhuang (c. 836–910), courtesy name Duanji, was a renowned poet, ci writer and statesman from the late Tang through the Former Shu of the Five Dyn…

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  1. c. 836–880Chang'an, Jingzhao · ShaanxiBorn into the distinguished Jingzhao Wei clan, he was studious from youth, repeatedly sat the imperial examinations, and spent his youth in Chang'an, beginning his ci and poetry writing.
  2. 880–894Chengdu · SichuanTrapped in Chang'an during the Huang Chao rebellion, he later escaped into Shu, composing the long narrative poem Lament of the Qin Woman recording the miseries of the troubled times, and entered a Shu regional headquarters staff.
  3. 894–907Chengdu · SichuanHe assisted Wang Jian in administering Shu, participating in planning the founding of the state; during the Tianfu era he was appointed secretary, and after the fall of Tang and the establishment of Shu he served as vice minister of personnel and other posts.
  4. 907–910Chengdu · SichuanAfter Former Shu was founded he rose to concurrent chancellor, participating in court governance and reforming the administration, while his ci output grew daily; with Wen Tingyun he was known as the twin jewels of the Huajian ci school, and he died in Chengdu.

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