Li Dongyang

In 1464, Li Dongyang ranked second in the court exam and entered the Hanlin Academy afterwards. From 1465 to 1467, he was included in the project of compiling Veritable Records of the Jingtai Reign (Yingzong shilu). In 1505, Li Dongyang, Liu Jian and Xie Qian were entrusted to lead a transitional cabinet and support the crowned prince, by the testate emperor. On the day Liu Jin was vested with significant power, they tendered resignations against this. He served as an official under four emperors for over 50 years in roles including "Grand Historian" and "Minister of Rites" and Senior Grand Secretary in Ming civil government. He also wrote poetry and was commissioned to compile the Collected Statutes of the Ming Dynasty.

• Name — Li Dongyang • Office — Senior Grand Secretary • Term Start — 1506 • Term End — 1512 • Predecessor — Liu Jian • Successor — Yang Tinghe • Born — 1447 Zhengtong 12 (正統十二年) • Died — 1516 Zhengde 11 (正德十一年) Li Dongyang (1447–1516) was a Chinese historian, poet, and politician during the Ming dynasty. Born in Beijing, it is said Li began writing since 4 years old. He was invited by the Jingtai Emperor to the court for testing and requested his presence twice for his own interpretation on Shangshu and was delighted by his response. In 1464, Li Dongyang ranked second in the court exam and entered the Hanlin Academy afterwards. From 1465 to 1467, he was included in the project of compiling Veritable Records of the Jingtai Reign (Yingzong shilu). In 1505, Li Dongyang, Liu Jian and Xie Qian were entrusted to lead a transitional cabinet and support the crowned prince, by the testate emperor. On the day Liu Jin was vested with significant power, they tendered resignations against this. He served as an official under four emperors for over 50 years in roles including "Grand Historian" and "Minister of Rites" and Senior Grand Secretary in Ming civil government. He also wrote poetry and was commissioned to compile the Collected Statutes of the Ming Dynasty.

The authorities additionally record the headings Beizhi, Wenzheng, Binzhi and Xiya. His recorded languages were Classical Chinese and Old Mandarin. He was the child of Li Chun and Liu Shi. He married Liu Shi. 2 children are recorded: Li Shangbao and Li Zhaoxian.