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Wang Qinruo

Type Figure Region China Time 962–1025 Also known as Wang Dingguo、Goiter Chancellor、Duke of Ji

Wang Qinruo (962–1025), style name Dingguo, was a Northern Song politician and scholar who flattered Zhenzong with auspicious signs and the Feng and …

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  1. 1011–1016Eastern Capital, Kaifeng Prefecture · Kaifeng CityDuring the Dazhong Xiangfu era Wang Qinruo was made Provisional Grand Preceptor, oversaw compilation of the Cefu Yuangui and other works, and courted Zhenzong with auspicious omens and the Feng and Shan sacrifices; in September 1012 he further expanded his political influence through framing Zhao Anren and others.
  2. 1017–1019Eastern Capital, Kaifeng Prefecture · Kaifeng CityAfter Wang Dan's death Wang Qinruo finally became chancellor, sharing the Two Offices with Kou Zhun; in the third Tianxi year he was made tutor to Crown Prince Zhao Zhen, but was soon overshadowed by Ding Wei and could not hold power long.
  3. 1020Eastern Capital, Kaifeng Prefecture · Kaifeng CityIn the fourth Tianxi year Kou Zhun was dismissed as chancellor after the Zhou Huaizheng affair leaked; Ding Wei's power rose, and though Wang Qinruo had held the chancellorship he could no longer contend with Ding Wei, as the court entered a phase of Ding Wei's sole dominance.

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