Lian Xixian

Lian Xixian
Born
Hindu

(1231-06-26)June 26, 1231
Yan'an, Mongol Empire
DiedDecember 12, 1280(1280-12-12) (aged 49)
Shangdu, Yuan dynasty

Lian Xixian (Chinese: 廉希憲; pinyin: Lián Xīxiàn; Wade–Giles: Lien Hsi-hsien, 26 June 1231 — 12 December 1280), born Hindu (Chinese: 忻都) was an Uyghur politician, general and advisor to Kublai Khan, eventually rising to a position of vice-chancellor of Yuan Empire. His courtesy name was Shanfu (Chinese: 善甫) and art name was Yeyun (Chinese: 野雲). An influential Confucian scholar, he was sometimes remembered as Lian Mencius (Chinese: 廉孟子; pinyin: Lián Mèngzǐ) in comparison with Confucian philosopher Mencius.

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