
Zhou Fang (Chinese: 周昉; c. 730–800), courtesy name Zhonglang (仲朗), was a Chinese painter during the Tang dynasty. He lived in the Tang capital of Chang'an (modern Xi'an) and painted for the emperor. Zhou Fang came from a wealthy and prominent family, so he was very familiar with the luxurious life of the aristocratic class. He successively served as the governor of Yuezhou and Xuanzhou.
Shi Siming (Chinese: 史思明) (19th day of the 1st month, 703? – 18 Apr…
Laozi (Chinese: 老子; pinyin: Lǎozǐ) was a legendary Chinese philosop…
Li Jing (571 – July 2, 649, courtesy name Yaoshi, posthumous name Duke…
Gao Xianzhi or Ko Sŏnji (died January 24, 756) was a Tang dynasty gene…
Jia Dan (simplified Chinese: 贾耽; pinyin: Jiǎ Dān, 730 – 805), cour…
Sulaymān al-Tājir (Arabic: سليمان التاجر, lit. 'Solomon …
Emperor Taizu of Later Liang (後梁太祖), personal name Zhu Quanzhong (朱…
Huang Chao (835 – July 13, 884) was a wealthy Chinese salt trader and …
Jianzhen (688–763), also known by his Japanese name Ganjin, was a Tang…
Xuanzang (Chinese: 玄奘; 6 April 602 – 5 February 664), born Chen Hui …
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