Fang Xuanling

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Fang Xuanling 房玄齡
A painting of Fang Xuanling by Kikuchi Yōsai
Born	579 Zibo, Shandong
Died	648 (aged 68–69) Tongchuan, Shaanxi
Other names	Fang Qiao (房喬) Duke Wenzhao of Liang (梁文昭公)
Occupation(s)	Statesman, writer, historian
Notable work	Book of Jin
Spouse	Lady Lu
Children	Fang Yizhi Fang Yi'ai Fang Yize two daughters
Father	Fang Yanqian

Fang Qiao (579 – 18 August 648),^[a] courtesy name Xuanling, better known as Fang Xuanling (Chinese: 房玄齡),^[b] posthumously known as Duke Wenzhao of Liang, was a Chinese statesman and writer who served as a chancellor under Emperor Taizong in the early Tang dynasty. He was the lead editor of the historical record Book of Jin (covering the history of the Jin dynasty (266–420)) and one of the most celebrated Tang dynasty chancellors. He and his colleague, Du Ruhui, were often described as role models for chancellors in imperial China.

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