Yan Ying

Politician

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Who is Yan Ying?

Yan Ying, courtesy name Zhong, c.580-510 BC, was prime minister of the ancient Chinese state of Qi during the Spring and Autumn Period. An accomplished statesman and politician, he was an elder contemporary of Confucius, described as "by far the most creative thinker of the Chunqiu age".

Because of his posthumous title of Ping, he is often known in sources as Ping Zhong. He is also known as Yanzi.

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on July 23, 2013

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