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Jin Yong (real name Zha Liangyong) was a famous martial arts novel in Hong Kong. His works described the grievances of Jianghu and the spirit of chivalry. He was known as the "father of martial arts novels". His works were widely spread and loved by readers. The following is some basic information about Jin Yong and his main works: Jin Yong's real name was Zha Liangyong, born on October 31, 1924 in Haining Prefecture, Zhejiang Province (now Haining Prefecture, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province). He moved to Hong Kong in 1947. It was a famous martial arts novel in Hong Kong. Its works described the grievances of the Jianghu and the spirit of chivalry. It was known as the "father of martial arts novels". Its works were widely spread and deeply loved by readers. Mr. Jin Yong's representative works include the Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Return of the Condor Heroes, Eight Dragons, The Smiling Proud Jianghu, and The Deer and Cauldron. These works are regarded as the classics of martial arts novels. Mr. Jin Yong's works not only have a wide readership in Hong Kong and the mainland of China, but they have also been translated into many languages and spread around the world. Mr. Jin Yong has received many literary awards, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's highest honor, the Grand Bauhinia Medal, and the British Empire Medal. He died in Hong Kong on December 10, 2013 at the age of 69.