Li Kui
Chinese philosopher · Academics · Lived 455 BC to 395 BC · aged 60
Li Kui was a Chinese hydraulic engineer, philosopher, and politician. He served as minister and court advisor to Marquess Wen of Wei. In 407 BC, he wrote the Canon of Laws. Said to have been a main influence on Shang Yang, it served the basis for the codified laws of the Qin and Han dynasties.
Li Kui is read about 50 times a day, in 19 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 15 June 2026
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About this person
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 455 BC to 395 BC · aged 60
