The Song Dynasty was a dynasty in Chinese history that lasted for 907 years. It was one of the most prosperous periods of Chinese history. There were many famous people in the Song Dynasty. Su Shi (1037 - 1101): Northern Song Dynasty writer, calligrapher, painter, politician. 2. Xin Qiji (1140 - 1207): Southern Song Dynasty writer, poet, military strategist. Yue Fei (1103 - 1142): A famous general, military strategist, and writer of the Southern Song Dynasty. 4 Ouyang Xiu (1007 - 1072): Northern Song Dynasty writer, politician, historian. 5 Fan Zhongyan (989 - 1052): Northern Song Dynasty writer, politician, ideologist, military strategist. 6 Zhou Bangyan (947 - 988): Song Dynasty poet, musician, writer, politician. 7 Wang Anshi (1021 - 1086): Northern Song Dynasty politician, writer, reformist. 8 Sima Guang (1019 - 1086): Northern Song Dynasty politician, writer, historian. 9 Li Qingzhao (1084 - 1155): Northern Song Dynasty writer, musician, poet. Yang Wanli (1125 - 1206): Southern Song Dynasty writer and poet. These were only a small portion of the famous people of the Song Dynasty. There were many other famous people such as Su Shi, Xin Qiji, Yue Fei, Ouyang Xiu, Fan Zhongyan, Zhou Bangyan, Sima Guang, Li Qingzhao, Yang Wanli, and so on.