Some celebrities during the Tang Dynasty include Han Yu, Bai Juyi, Du Fu, Li Bai, Du Mu and so on.
Han Yu (768-December 25, 824), also known as Tuizhi, was a native of Heyang, Henan (now Mengzhou City, Henan Province), Han nationality. He called himself "Jun Wangchangli" and was known as "Han" in the world. Changli", "Mr. Changli". An outstanding writer, thinker, philosopher, and politician in the Tang Dynasty. In the eighth year of Zhenyuan (792), Han Yu ascended to the rank of Jinshi. He served as an official in Jiedu twice, and he was appointed as the censor.
Bai Juyi (772-846), whose courtesy name was Letian, also known as Xiangshan Jushi, and also Mr. Zuiyin, was originally from Taiyuan. He moved to Xiagui when his great-grandfather was around. He was born in Sincheng, Henan. He was a great realist poet in the Tang Dynasty and one of the three major poets in the Tang Dynasty. Bai Juyi and Yuan Zhen jointly advocated the New Yuefu Movement, known as "Yuan Bai" in the world, and "Liu Bai" together with Liu Yuxi.
Du Fu (712 AD - 770 AD), courtesy name Zimei, was of Han nationality, originally from Xiangyang, and later moved to Gong County, Henan Province. Called himself Shaoling Yelao, he was a great realist poet in the Tang Dynasty. Together with Li Bai, he was known as "Li Du".
Li Bai (701-762), also known as Taibai, Qinglian Jushi, and "Exiled Immortal", was a great romantic poet in the Tang Dynasty and was hailed as the "Poetry Immortal" by later generations. Together with Du Fu, they are called "Li Du". In order to distinguish them from the other two poets Li Shangyin and Du Mu, who are called "Little Li Du", Du Fu and Li Bai are also collectively called "Big Li Du".
Du Mu (803-about 852), courtesy name Muzhi and Fanchuan Jushi, was of Han nationality and was born in Jingzhao Wannian (now Xi'an, Shaanxi Province). Du Mu was an outstanding poet and essayist in the Tang Dynasty. He was the grandson of Prime Minister Du You and the son of Du Congyu. In the second year of Emperor Wenzong of the Tang Dynasty, he was awarded Jinshi at the age of 26 and was awarded the title of School Secretary of Hongwen Hall.