Wang Chongyang | |
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王重阳 | |
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| Born | Wang Zhongfu 11 January 1113 Jingzhao Xianyang, Song Empire |
| Died | 22 January 1170 (aged 57) |
| Religion | Taoism |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| School | Quanzhen School |
| Known for | Founder of Quanzhen School |
| Other names | Wang Zhe |
| Monastic name | Chongyang |
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| Successor | Ma Yu |
| Reason for exit | deceased |
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| Traditional Chinese | 王重陽 | ||||||||
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Wang Chongyang (11 January 1113 – 22 January 1170; Chinese calendar: 22nd day, 12th month, 2nd year, Zhenghe era in the reign of Emperor Huizong of Song - 4th day, 1st month, 10th year, Dading era in the reign of Emperor Shizong of Jin)[note 1] was a Chinese philosopher and poet. He was a Taoist master and one of the founders of the Quanzhen School in the 12th century during the Jin dynasty (1115–1234). He was one of the Five Northern Patriarchs of Quanzhen. He also appears as a character in works of wuxia fiction.
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