Li Xiangjun (Chinese: 李香君; 1624–1654) was a Gējì during the Ming dynasty. Her life was dramatised in the play The Peach Blossom Fan.Li Xiangjun's romance with Hou Fangyu has been called one of the greatest romances of Chinese history. She is one of the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai (Chinese: 秦淮八艳) described by late Qing officials. The other famed Gējìs of this group are Ma Xianglan, Bian Yujing (卞玉京), Dong Xiaowan, Liu Rushi, Gu Mei, Kou Baimen (寇白门), and Chen Yuanyuan.
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1624 Suzhou, Ming China
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1654 (aged 29) Qing China
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