Liu Yong (Qing dynasty)
Liu Yong (simplified Chinese: 刘墉; traditional Chinese: 劉墉; pinyin: Liú Yōng; 1719–1805) was a Chinese politician and calligrapher of the Qing dynasty.[1]
Liu Yong 劉墉 | |
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| Grand Secretary of the Tiren Hall | |
| In office 1797–1805 | |
| Assistant Grand Secretary | |
| In office 1783–1789 | |
| Minister of Personnel | |
| In office 1792–1797 Serving with Jin Jian (until 1795), Baoning (since 1795) | |
| Preceded by | Sun Shiyi |
| Succeeded by | Shen Chu |
| In office 1783–1789 | |
| Preceded by | Cai Xin |
| Succeeded by | Peng Yuanrui |
| Minister of Rites | |
| In office 1791–1792 Serving with Changqing | |
| Preceded by | Ji Yun |
| Succeeded by | Ji Yun |
| Minister of Works | |
| In office 1782–1783 Serving with Cokto | |
| Preceded by | Luo Yuanhan |
| Succeeded by | Jin Jian |
| Viceroy of Zhili (acting) | |
| In office 1783–1783 | |
| Preceded by | Yuan Shoutong |
| Succeeded by | Liu E |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1719 Shandong, Qing China |
| Died | 1805 (aged 85–86) Beijing, Qing China |
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| Occupation | Politician, calligrapher |
Biography
Liu Yong
Liu Yong was born in Shandong 1719 with courtesy name Chong Ru (崇如), pen name Shi An (石庵), nickname Prime Minister Hunchback Liu (宰相劉羅鍋) or Hunchback Liu (劉羅鍋/劉駝子).
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,[1] and is regarded by some as the "most influential calligrapher of his time".[2]
References
- "Liu Yong — China culture". Archived from the original on 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
- Stuart, Jan; Rawski, Evelyn Sakakida (2001). Worshiping the ancestors: Chinese commemorative portraits. Stanford University Press. p. 200. ISBN 0-8047-4263-4.
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