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Chu Suiliang

Type Figure Region China Time 596–659 Also known as 登善、Chu Suiliang

Tang-dynasty calligrapher and politician from Qiantang, Hangzhou; a designated regent minister of Emperor Taizong, he was demoted for opposing the el…

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  1. 596–649Qiantang, Hangzhou · ZhejiangOf the Chu clan of Qiantang, he served the Sui as Secretariat Librarian, then held successive Tang posts as Remonstrance Official and Court Historian, famed for learning, literary skill, and calligraphy, gradually taking part in court governance.
  2. 649–655Chang'an · ShaanxiDesignated by Emperor Taizong on his deathbed to assist in governance, he became Chancellor under Gaozong; his calligraphic masterpieces include the Preface to the Sacred Teaching of the Wild Goose Pagoda and the Stele of Master Meng, pioneering the Chu style of regular script.
  3. 655–659Aizhou · VietnamFor forcefully remonstrating against deposing Empress Wang and elevating Wu Zetian, he was demoted to Governor of Tanzhou, then transferred to Guizhou and Aizhou, dying in exile, with his calligraphic works widely transmitted after his death.

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