Tomb of Fang Xuejian

Tomb of Fang Xuejian

The Tomb of Fang Xuejian is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Anhui Province.

The Tomb of Fang Xuejian is located in Zongyang County, Tongling City, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty.

In 2019, the Tomb of Fang Xuejian was designated as part of the eighth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage sites by the People's Government of Anhui Province.

Fang Xuejian (1539–1615), courtesy name Daqing, also known as Ben’an, was a native of Tongcheng, Anhui, and a renowned scholar of the Ming Dynasty. He was a leading figure in the academic circles of Tongcheng during the mid-Ming period and was associated with the Donglin movement. He served as a presiding scholar for aspiring candidates for over twenty years. Though recommended for the imperial examinations, he declined and devoted himself entirely to teaching. Fang Xuejian (also known as Master Mingshan) was a local master who promoted education and scholarship in Tongcheng after He Tang. He never held an official position. Even when he was a student, he formed scholarly societies and engaged in academic discussions. In his later years, he built the Tongchuan Guild Hall and dedicated himself to teaching, contributing significantly to the revival of moral education in Tongcheng and the emergence of many talents thereafter. He authored works such as "Yi Li" (The Book of Changes: A Humble Interpretation), and played a vital role in the academic life of Tongcheng during the mid-Ming period. … More details about Fang Xuejian ++