Zhong Yao
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Zhong Yao (151–230) was a Chinese calligrapher and minister of Cao Wei. Born in modern Xuchang, Henan, he was at one time the Grand Administrator of Chang'an.
Following Cao Pi's death and Cao Rui taking the throne, Zhong Yao was appointed as a Grand Teacher of Wei. As a student of Cai Yong, a famous calligrapher, he also contributed to the development of regular script. His son Zhong Hui was also a calligrapher and a general of the Wei who conquered Shu Han with Deng Ai.
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References
- Wang, Yuchi, "Zhong Yao". Encyclopedia of China (Arts Edition), 1st ed.
See also
- Three Kingdoms
- Personages of the Three Kingdoms
- Records of Three Kingdoms
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms
