| Era | Ming Dynasty |
| Birth | 31 October 1472, Yuyao |
| Death | 9 January 1529, Jiangxi Province |
| Career | Government official • Imperial court member • Education reformer |
| Legacy | Reformation movement • Influence on Chinese culture • Influence on Chinese politics |
| Occupation | Philosopher • statesman • social reformer |
| Philosophy | Confucianism • Taoism |
| Nationality | Chinese |
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