韩愈被尊为“唐宋八大家”之首，去世时被追封为礼部尚书（应该是吏部侍郎），谥号“文”。
He is considered the first of the renowned " Eight Masters of the Tang and Song . " At his death the title of president of the ministry of rites was conferred upon him , as well as the epithet " Master of Letters , " both great honours .
吏部侍郎