Fang Yizhi

Fang Yizhi (1611–1671) was a physician, calligrapher and poet.

Also recorded as Wenzhong Xiansheng; Jigutang; Jiangbeidushuren; Hongzhi; Jiangcangxuan; Mizhi.

Fang Yizhi in brief

Born
1611
Died
1671
Known for
physician, calligrapher, poet, linguist, buddhist monk, painter, physicist and naturalist
Place of birth
Tongcheng
Contents

Overview

Born at Tongcheng in 1611, died at Wan'an County in 1671.

In detail

the recorded working language is Classical Chinese, Old Mandarin and Chinese.

The field of work recorded is philosophy, Buddhism and physics.

Works named in the authority record are Tong Ya.

Work by Fang Yizhi is recorded in the collections of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Shanghai Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Fang Yizhi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q12165238: Fang Yizhi

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