Gao Qi (Ming dynasty)

He is generally acknowledged as one of the greatest creators of Ming poetry.

Gao Qi was born and raised in the shore of Wusong River, north of Puli Town near Suzhou.

During the reign of the Hongwu Emperor, Gao Qi was called on as editor of the historical text History of Yuan.

He retired to Blue Hill of Puli Town and taught students for a living.

The Hongwu Emperor deemed him not cooperative; in 1374 he was accused of involvement in a "rebellion conspiracy" and was executed by being sliced into eight parts,[1] at the age of 39 years old.