Xu Shichang

• Xu Shichang, courtesy name Buwu, and pseudonyms Juren, Taozhai, Donghai, and later in life Shuizhu Village, had a deep foundation in classical Chinese studies. Not only did he write books and establish himself in the field of literature, but he also studied calligraphy. He was particularly skilled in painting landscapes, pine trees, and bamboo.

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  • Zheng Xiaoxu

    Zheng Xiaoxu was a modern Chinese politician, poet, and calligrapher. He was good at regular script, and one of the advocates of “Tong Guang School”.

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  • Cao Kun

    Cao Kun was born in Tianjin. He was elected president in 1923 and resigned the following year. He lived in Tianjin to the end.