National Inheritor

Mei Baojiu

梅葆玖

Mei Baojiu was the son of Mei Lanfang and the primary heir of the Mei School of Peking Opera. Born into the Mei family, he dedicated his life to preserving and transmitting his father's artistic…

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Current Location Beijing, North China
Biography

Mei Baojiu was the son of Mei Lanfang and the primary heir of the Mei School of Peking Opera. Born into the Mei family, he dedicated his life to preserving and transmitting his father's artistic legacy. He was a founding member of the Beijing Peking Opera Company and trained a new generation of dan (female role) performers. His passing marked the end of the direct Mei lineage.

Domains of Mastery
Territory

Beijing

北京

Region

North China

Level

national

Status

deceased

Born

1934

Heritage DNA

Classification

National Inheritor

Status

deceased

Year of Birth

1934

Age

92 years

Location

Beijing

Region

North China

Next Master

Mei Lanfang

梅兰芳

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