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Yu Shinan (558-638)
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Yu Shinan (558-638)
CHINA, Zhejiang, Ningbo; Chen to Tang dynasty (557–907)
Yu Shinan, also known as Shibo, was a calligrapher and poet from Yuezhou (present day Yuyao, Ningbo). A quiet individual who lead a simple life, he was studious, diligent, and determined. He served as the head of the imperial library during the Early Tang period (618-712) and was granted a position as a nobleman of Yongxing county, thus he was also referred to as Yu Yongxing. Posthumously, he was bestowed the name Wenyi. Emperor Taizong (reigned 626-649) of the Tang dynasty once stated in an imperial edict: Shinan is a man of extraordinary talents with five outstanding qualities: loyal |
