# Laozi — Tao Te Ching character guide

> Laozi in Tao Te Ching by Laozi.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Lao, Li, Li Êrh

**First appearance:** 0001-was-taoism-older-than-laozi

## Who they are

Legendary founder of Taoism and central figure of the Tao Te Ching.

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