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Zhao Mengjian
1199-01-01 – 1264-01-01
Life & Legacy
Zhao Mengjian (Chinese: 趙孟堅; Wade–Giles: Chao Meng-chien; 1199–1295), art name Yizhai (彝齋居士), was a Chinese painter and politician from Haiyan, Zhejiang.
He was a member of the Song dynasty who attained high rank at court as a Mandarin, and became president of the Hanlin Academy, retiring when the dynasty fell. He was known for his depictions of daffodils, plum blossom, orchids and bamboo.
Occupation & Career
painter, poet, historian, calligrapher, writer, artist
Faith & Community
Buddhism
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Buddhism
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Family Father
Zhao Yucai
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