Portrait of Li Qingzhao

Li Qingzhao

Chinese Song Dynasty poet, known as "the most talented woman in all ages"

Lived
1084–1155
Country
Song dynasty

Updated September 2026

About Li Qingzhao

Li Qingzhao, art name Yi'an Jushi, was a Chinese poet and essayist of the Song dynasty. She is considered one of the greatest poets in Chinese history.

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