Liu Yong (Qing Dynasty)
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Liu Yong was a Chinese
politician and calligrapher in the Qing Dynasty
. He served in a number of high-level positions with a reputation for being incorruptible, including as the Minister of Rites
and Minister of War
, and is regarded by some as the "most influential calligrapher of his time".
China
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politician and calligrapher in the Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
. He served in a number of high-level positions with a reputation for being incorruptible, including as the Minister of Rites
Three Departments and Six Ministries
The Three Departments and Six Ministries system was the main central administrative system adopted in ancient China. The system first took shape after the Western Han Dynasty , was officially instituted in Sui Dynasty , and matured during Tang Dynasty...
and Minister of War
Three Departments and Six Ministries
The Three Departments and Six Ministries system was the main central administrative system adopted in ancient China. The system first took shape after the Western Han Dynasty , was officially instituted in Sui Dynasty , and matured during Tang Dynasty...
, and is regarded by some as the "most influential calligrapher of his time".