Updated September 2026
About Wang Xizhi
Wang Xizhi was a Chinese politician, general, and calligrapher from the Jin dynasty (266–420) known for his mastery of Chinese calligraphy. He is often regarded as the greatest calligrapher in Chinese history. His most famous work, composed in 353, is the Lantingji xu.
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