Du You

MedievalPoliticianChina735 — 812

Tang chancellor who compiled the Tongdian encyclopedia.

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Quick Facts

Born

735

Died

812

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)46

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)68

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score54.1

Du You — Complete Timeline

790 AD

Served as Military GovernorPolitical Action

Du You served as military governor of several circuits, gaining practical experience in military and administrative affairs. This experience informed his later compilation of the Tongdian.

Tang DynastyMilitary GovernorshipAdministration

Impact: regional

801 AD

Compiled the Tongdian EncyclopediaCultural

Du You compiled the 'Tongdian', a comprehensive encyclopedia of Chinese institutional history. The work covered government, economy, rituals, and military affairs from ancient times to the Tang dynasty, becoming a foundational text for Chinese historical scholarship.

EncyclopediaChinese HistoryTang DynastyScholarship

Impact: globalconstructive

803 AD

Appointed ChancellorPolitical Action◆ Major

Du You was appointed as chancellor under Emperor Dezong. His chancellorship was marked by efforts to stabilize the Tang government after the rebellions of the 780s and 790s.

Tang DynastyChancellorshipGovernment

Impact: nationalconstructive