Ma Duanlin - Chinese Historical Writer and Encyclopaedist
Jia Dao - Chinese Poet of the Tang Dynasty
Cui Hao - Chinese Poet of the Tang Dynasty
Hanshan (Cold Mountain),a monk poet in Tang Dynasty |
Ma Duanlin (Chinese: 马端临; 1245 – 1322), was a Chinese historical writer and encyclopaedist. In 1317 he published comprehensive Chinese encyclopedia Wenxian Tongkao in 348 volumes. He was born to a family of Southern Song right minister Ma Tingluan, who had an extensive collection of historical documents. From 1273, Ma Duanlin started the compilation of Wenxian Tongkao using his father's collection and advice. After the death of his father, Ma Duanlin was called to serve the Yuan Dynasty and later played important role in reviving educational system of China. |
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