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谢元，字有宗，陈郡阳夏人，临川内史谢灵运族祖的弟弟，以学识才智闻名，死于禁锢。
元字有宗，陈郡阳夏人，临川内史灵运从祖弟也。以才学见知，卒于禁锢。
Xie Yuan, courtesy name Youzong, was from Yangxia, Chengjun. He was the younger brother of Xie Lingyun, the founder of Linchuan. He was known for his knowledge and intelligence and died in prison.