Fang Xuanling

Fang Xuanling
房玄齡
A painting of Fang Xuanling by Kikuchi Yōsai
Born579
Died648 (aged 68–69)
Other names
  • Fang Qiao (房喬)
  • Duke Wenzhao of Liang (梁文昭公)
Occupation(s)Statesman, writer, historian
Notable workBook of Jin
SpouseLady Lu
Children
FatherFang Yanqian

Fang Qiao (579 – 18 August 648),[a] courtesy name Xuanling, better known as Fang Xuanling (Chinese: 房玄齡),[b] posthumously known as Duke Wenzhao of Liang, was a Chinese statesman and writer who served as a chancellor under Emperor Taizong in the early Tang dynasty. He was the lead editor of the historical record Book of Jin (covering the history of the Jin dynasty (266–420)) and one of the most celebrated Tang dynasty chancellors. He and his colleague, Du Ruhui, were often described as role models for chancellors in imperial China.

  1. ^ ([贞观二十二年]秋七月癸卯,司空、梁国公房玄龄薨。) Jiu Tang Shu, vol.03


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