Wang Chongyang
Chinese Taoist
Died when: 57 years 11 days (684 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Wang Chongyang (11 January 1113 – 22 January 1170; Chinese calendar: 22nd day, 12th month, 2nd year, Zhenghe era in the reign of Emperor Huizong of Song - 4th day, 1st month, 10th year, Dading era in the reign of Emperor Shizong of Jin) was a Chinese philosopher and poet.
He was a Taoist and one of the founders of the Quanzhen School in the 12th century during the Jin dynasty (1115–1234).
He was one of the Five Northern Patriarchs of Quanzhen. He also appears as a character in works of wuxia fiction.
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