Bai Juyi Timeline

Life of Bai Juyi, greatest poet of later Tang Dynasty, author of "Song of Everlasting Sorrow".

Bai Juyi travels to Chang'an to have poetry reviewed and published.

Bai Juyi Publishes "Song of Everlasting Sorrow", his most famous poem.

Bai Juyi exiled for impious poetry.

Bai Juyi serves as Governmental Secretary.

Bai Juyi serves as Prefectural Governor.

Bai Juyi serves as Governor of Hangzhou.

Bai Juyi retires to his estate, writes poetry, hosts grand parties.

Bai Juyi suffers stroke.

Bai Juyi dies at his estate.