Cui Yan (崔郾) | 24 Histories

Overview

Cui Yan was an official and Scholar.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 824 to AD 826 敬宗
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 71

Career and standing

Lecturing Scholar 侍講學士
AD 824 to AD 826 敬宗 · Appointed
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 71

Places and affiliations

Polity Tang 唐 · Relation Served
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 71

Source notes

Historicity historical
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 71

References in the histories

New Book of Tang, Chapter 95Volume 95 Biographies 20: Gao Jian and Fifth Generation Descendents: Gao Zhong, Dou Weizhi, Douzhi, Dou Gui, Dou Cong, Dou Kang, Dou Jing, Dou Dan, Dou Zhi, Dou Congsun: Dou Dexuan · 1 passage

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敬宗慎置侍講學士，重以簡厚惇正，與崔郾偕選，再擢國子祭酒。 Jingzong carefully chose lecturing scholars; Chong, noted for his plain integrity, was selected with Cui Yan and twice promoted to chancellor of the directorate of education.