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蔡邕 | |
![]() An illustration of Cai Yong in Sancai Tuhui | |
Left General of the Household (左中郎將) | |
In office 189 –192 | |
Monarch | Emperor Xian of Han |
Chancellor | Dong Zhuo |
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Born | 132 Qi County, Kaifeng, Henan |
Died | c.June 192 (aged 60) Xi'an, Shaanxi |
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Occupation | Astronomer, calligrapher, historian, mathematician, musician, politician, writer |
Courtesy name | Bojie (伯喈) |
Peerage | Marquis of Gaoyang District (高陽鄉候) |
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Cai Yong (132/133[1] – c. June 192[2]), courtesy name Bojie, was a Chinese astronomer, calligrapher, historian, mathematician, musician, politician, and writer of the Eastern Han dynasty. He was well-versed in calligraphy, music, mathematics and astronomy. One of his daughters, Cai Yan / Cai Wenji, was also a famous poet and musician.
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