Kong Yingda
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Chinese philosopher
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Kong Yingda , courtesy names Chongyuan and Zhongda , was a Chinese philosopher during the Sui and Tang dynasty. An amorous Confucianist, who 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, and the basis for all future official commentaries of the Five Classics. He was also "skilled at mathematics and the calendar."
