Liu Lizhi

Liu Lizhi (, 958-1048), courtesy name Sili, was a Chinese scholar-official of the Northern Song dynasty who served in several regional and central government posts. He is noted for his remarkable determination, having passed the prestigious imperial examination at a young age despite family hardship. He became the patriarch of a distinguished family, as his sons, Liu Chang and Liu Fen, were among the most celebrated scholars of their generation. Provided by Wikipedia