Zhang Dai

Zhang Dai

Zhang Dai (1597–1684) was a Chinese essayist and historian. He was a gentleman essayist who was a biographer of his own privileged aristocratic family, a historian of the Ming Dynasty, and a biographer of notable virtuous figures. He wrote his own obituary which included the lines : He loved pretty maidservants, he loved handsome serving boys. .. he loved perfect food. .. he loved paintings of flowers and birds.

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Male
Date of Birth
January 1st, 1597
Age
428
Birth Place
People's Republic of China, Zhejiang
Date of Death
January 1st, 1689
Died Aged
92
Star Sign
Capricorn
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