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Shi Miyuan

Type Figure Region Southern Song Time 1164–1233 Also known as Shi Ziliang、Duke Wenzheng

Shi Miyuan (1164–1233), powerful chancellor of the Southern Song, courtesy name Ziliang, from Yin County, Mingzhou, son of Chancellor Shi Hao.…

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  1. 1164–1196Yin County, Mingzhou · MingzhouFrom Yin County, Mingzhou, son of Chancellor Shi Hao. Entered official service during the Chunxi era; in early Qingyuan served as Vice Minister of Rites, gradually accumulating political capital during Han Tuozhou's dominance.
  2. 1207–1224Lin'an · Lin'an PrefectureIn 1207 secretly plotted the execution of Han Tuozhou and made peace with Jin. Thereafter long dominant, controlling personnel and finances during the Jiading era; Ningzong often delegated state affairs to Shi Miyuan.
  3. 1224–1233Lin'an · Lin'an PrefectureIn 1224 Ningzong died; Shi Miyuan deposed Ningzong's adopted son and enthroned Zhao Yun, son of the Prince of Yi, as Lizong, continuing his dominance. He died in 1233 with the posthumous name Wenzheng; his nephew Shi Songzhi succeeded to control of the court.

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