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Zhang Shijie

Type Figure Region China Time c. 1225–1279

A famous late Southern Song general from Guangdong, Zhang Shijie commanded the navy during the Xianchun and Deyou eras and, with Lu Xiufu, Wen Tianxi…

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  1. 1261–1270Lin'an Prefecture · ZhejiangDuring the Xianchun era he served in the southeastern coastal and river defense systems, taking part in naval drills and defense coordination, accumulating experience in naval warfare and fleet command that laid the foundation for his leading the fleet to escort the fleeing court in the Deyou and Jingyan years.

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