Kong Yingda

1 standalone book

Kong Yingda, courtesy names Chongyuan and Zhongda, was a Chinese philosopher during the Sui and Tang dynasty. An ardent Confucianist, he is considered one of the most influential Confucian scholars in Chinese history. His most important work is the Wujing Zhengyi, which became the standard curriculum for the imperial examinations. He was also skilled at mathematics and the calendar.