Qian Qianyi

Qian Qianyi
Born	(1582-10-22)October 22, 1582 Changsu, South Zhili, Ming Empire
Died	June 17, 1664(1664-06-17) (aged 81) Changsu, Jiangnan, Qing Empire
Political party	Donglin movement
Spouse	Liu Rushi
Parent(s)	Qian Shiyang Lady Gu
Relatives	Qian Liu (ancestor) Qian Shunshi (grandfather)

Qian Qianyi (traditional Chinese: 錢謙益; simplified Chinese: 钱谦益; pinyin: Qián Qiānyì; Wade–Giles: Ch'ien Ch'ien-i; Suzhou dialect: Wu Chinese pronunciation: [zi tɕʰi ɪʔ]; 1582–1664) was a Chinese historian, poet, and politician during the late Ming dynasty.^[1] Qian was a famous author and poet; and along with Gong Dingzi and Wu Weiye was known as one of the Three Masters of Jiangdong.^[2]