Cheng Yi

Cheng Yi (1033–1107), also known by various other names and romanizations, was a Chinese classicist, essayist, philosopher, and politician of the Song Dynasty. He worked with his older brother Cheng Hao. Like his brother, he was a student of Zhou Dunyi, a friend of Shao Yong, and a nephew of Zhang Zai.

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Who was born first?

• Cheng Yi and Anselm of Canterbury were born the same year
• Cheng Yi was born 1 year after Cheng Hao
• Cheng Yi was born 4 years before Hasan-i Sabbah
• Cheng Yi was born 4 years before Su Shi
• Cheng Yi was born 13 years after Zhang Zai

Timeline

1. Zhang Zai1020–1077
2. Cheng Hao1032–1085
3. Anselm of Canterburycirca 1033 – April 1109
4. Cheng Yi (this page)1033 – October 5, 1107
5. Hasan-i Sabbah1037 – June 12, 1124
6. Su ShiJanuary 8, 1037 – August 24, 1101

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