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Yu Shinan

Type Figure Region China Time 558–638 Also known as Boshi

Tang calligrapher, litterateur, and official from Yuyao, Kuaiji; one of Emperor Taizong's Eighteen Scholars, ranked with Ouyang Xun and Chu Suiliang.

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  1. 558–618Yuyao, Kuaiji · ZhejiangFrom a distinguished family, learned and gifted in letters, he served the Chen dynasty as Palace Aide to the Heir Apparent, then the Sui as Secretariat Drafter, studying calligraphy under Zhiyong and laying the foundation of his regular script, renowned for his literary talent.
  2. 626–638Chang'an · ShaanxiHe entered Tang service as an aide to the Prince of Qin's establishment, and early in Zhenguan became Director of the Secretariat, participating in court governance and famed for outspoken remonstrance; his calligraphy ranked with Ouyang Xun's, with representative works including the Stele of the Confucius Temple.

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