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Wang Anshi, Chinese statesman and poet (born 1021)
Wang Anshi, Chinese statesman and poet (born 1021)
Wang Anshi, Chinese statesman and poet (born 1021)
Wang Anshi
Chinese Song dynasty politician (1021–1086)
- Died
- 1086
Wang Anshi, courtesy name Jiefu, was a Chinese economist, philosopher, poet, and politician during the Song dynasty. He served as chancellor and attempted major and controversial socioeconomic reforms known as the New Policies. These reforms constituted the core concepts of the Song-dynasty Reformists, in contrast to their rivals, the Conservatives, led by the Chancellor Sima Guang.