Bai Juyi (l. 772-846) was one of the greatest poets of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) along with Li Po (l. 701-762) and Du Fu (l. 712-770). He was a government official who got in trouble with authorities a number of times for not following the rules or doing as his superiors thought he should.
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772 - 846Life of Bai Juyi, greatest poet of later Tang Dynasty, author of "Song of Everlasting Sorrow".
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c. 788Bai Juyi travels to Chang'an to have poetry reviewed and published.
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c. 806Bai Juyi Publishes "Song of Everlasting Sorrow", his most famous poem.
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815Bai Juyi exiled for impious poetry.
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819Bai Juyi serves as Governmental Secretary.
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821Bai Juyi serves as Prefectural Governor.
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822Bai Juyi serves as Governor of Hangzhou.
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c. 831Bai Juyi retires to his estate, writes poetry, hosts grand parties.
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839Bai Juyi suffers stroke.
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846Bai Juyi dies at his estate.
