Li Dashi

Li Dashi (simplified Chinese: 李大师; traditional Chinese: 李大師; Wade–Giles: Li Tashih) (570–628), born in Anyang, Henan, was a Chinese historian, and an officer during the Sui and Tang dynasties. He began the History of Northern Dynasties and History of Southern Dynasties, which were completed by his son, Li Yanshou (李延寿).

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