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Death of Sima Guang

Type Event Region China Time 1086

In September 1086 (first year of Yuanyou), Northern Song statesman and historian Sima Guang died of illness in Bianjing at age 68, posthumously grant…

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  1. 1086Bianjing · Kaifeng CitySima Guang died of illness in Bianjing at age 68. He was serving as Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs and Chamberlain of the Palace Library, directing the Yuanyou Restoration, with the abolition of the New Policies still in progress.
  2. 1086Bianjing · Kaifeng CityThe court posthumously granted Sima Guang the titles Grand Preceptor and Duke of Wen, bestowed the posthumous name Wenzheng, and buried him in Xia County (present-day Xia County, Shanxi). Emperor Zhezong attended the funeral in person, and Grand Empress Dowager Gao also sent mourners to offer sacrifices.

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