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Zhang Yue

Type Figure Region China Time 667–730 Also known as Duke of Yan, Zhang、Daoji

Zhang Yue (667–730) was a prominent Tang minister and litterateur from Henei.…

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  1. 667–689Wen County, Henei Commandery · JiaozuoZhang Yue was born in Wen County, Henei Commandery; from youth he excelled in literary composition, entered service through a high grade in the palace examination, and rose to prominence under Wu Zetian.
  2. 689–705Luoyang · LuoyangUnder Wu Zhou he rose to Vice Director of the Phoenix Pavilion and Concurrent Chancellor of the Phoenix Pavilion and Secretariat, taking part in cultural projects such as the Compilation of Pearls of the Three Teachings; he was later imprisoned for an affair and released and restored under Emperor Zhongzong.
  3. 705–720Chang'an · Xi'anUnder Xuanzong Zhang Yue was again appointed Chancellor, directing the Jixian Academy and revising ritual and music institutions, and once led a northern expedition against the Turkic Khaganate as Minister of War. His recommendation of younger men such as Zhang Jiuling had a profound influence on Kaiyuan politics and culture.
  4. 720–730Luoyang · LuoyangAfter being dismissed as chancellor in his later years Zhang Yue still participated in court affairs and was created Duke of Yan. He died in 730 at his private residence in Luoyang; Xuanzong personally composed his stele inscription, and his posthumous name was Wenzhen.

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