Di Renjie (630–700)

Born 630 CE, died 700 CE.

Di Renjie (630 – November 11, 700), courtesy name Huaiying (懷英), posthumous name Wenhui (文惠), was a Chinese politician of the Tang and Wu Zhou dynasties, twice serving as chancellor during the reign of Wu Zetian. He was one of the most celebrated officials of Wu Zetian's reign. Di Renjie is depicted in the Wu Shuang Pu by Jin Guliang. Born in Yangqu County to a family of officials, he served as the prefect of Ning Prefecture before being recommended to Wu Zetian.

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