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Wang Dan

Type Figure Region Northern Song Time 957–1017 Also known as Duke of Wei、Lord Wenzheng

Wang Dan (957–1017) was a renowned Northern Song chancellor who served under Emperor Zhenzong as Vice Councillor and Jointly Administering Affairs.…

Timeline

  1. 1001–1004Bianjing · KaifengIn the fourth year of Xianping, Wang Dan was appointed Vice Councillor, participating in major military and state affairs. In the first year of Jingde, when Liao forces invaded south, Wang Dan and Kou Zhun jointly deliberated countermeasures, playing an important role in achieving the Treaty of Chanyuan.
  2. 1004–1010Bianjing · KaifengIn the first year of Jingde Wang Dan became chancellor, sharing governance with Kou Zhun. After the treaty, Emperor Zhenzong performed the eastern and western fengshan sacrifices; Wang Dan supported the government with prudence, harmonized the ministers, and maintained the stability of the Northern Song political order, enjoying deep imperial trust.

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