He Zhizhang
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He Zhizhang courtesy name Jizhen (季真), was a Chinese poet born in present-day Xiaoshan, Zhejiang
during the Tang Dynasty
, and is one of the Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup
. His well-known works include On Returning Home.
Xiaoshan
Xiaoshan District , a district of the city of Hangzhou, located in Zhejiang province in China. Xiaoshan was formerly a city in its own right, across the Qiantang River from the older parts of Hangzhou, but was absorbed in recent years by its much larger neighbor and made into an administrative...
during the Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire...
, and is one of the Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup
Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup
The Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup or Eight Immortals Indulged in Wine were a group of Tang Dynasty scholars who are known for their love of alcoholic beverages. They are not deified and xian is metaphorical...
. His well-known works include On Returning Home.