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Wen Yanbo

Type Figure Region Northern Song Time 1006–1097 Also known as Kuanfu、Duke of Lu

Wen Yanbo (1006–1097), courtesy name Kuanfu, was a leading Northern Song minister who served five reigns and rose to Chancellor, enfeoffed as Duke of…

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  1. c. 1051–1055Bianjing · KaifengIn Bianjing during the Huangyou and Zhihe eras he held key posts including Vice Director of the Bureau of Military Affairs and Participating in Government Affairs, taking part in major military and state decisions, coordinating the court with a steady style, and playing an important role in northwestern defense and fiscal management.
  2. c. 1056–1060Bianjing · KaifengDuring the Jiayou era he rose to Chancellor, directing the center and assisting Emperors Renzong and Yingzong in state affairs; he continued his pragmatic line on censors, finance, and defense, providing important support for Northern Song political stability.

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