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Li Yiji 酈食其 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 268 BC |
| Died | 204 BC (aged 64) |
| Occupation(s) | Philosopher, politician |
| Children | Li Jie |
| Relatives | Li Shang (brother) |
Li Yiji (268–204 BC)[1] was a Chinese philosopher and politician. He served as a political adviser to Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han dynasty. His brother Li Shang, served as a military general under the Han dynasty.
- ^ Note that Li Yiji's given name 食其 is pronounced "Yìjī" and not "Shíqí" in Mandarin. The Chinese character 食, when used in a person's name, is pronounced "Yì". The Chinese character 基 did not exist during the Han dynasty, and the 土 radical was only added later, so 其 is pronounced "jī" in ancient Chinese just like 基 in modern Chinese.