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Yang Lian

Type Figure Region China Time 1572–1625 Also known as Yang Wenru、Yang Dahong、Six Gentlemen of the Donglin

Yang Lian (1572–1625) was a famous remonstrating official and Donglin Party leader of the late Ming dynasty, from Yingshan in Huguang, known for his …

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  1. 1607–1620Changshu, Beijing · ChangshuA jinshi in the 35th year of the Wanli reign, he served as county magistrate of Changshu and was ranked first among upright officials. Later promoted to supervising secretary in the Offices of Revenue and War, he joined Donglin lectures and discussed scholarship and politics with Gu Xiancheng, Gao Panlong, and others.
  2. 1620–1621Forbidden City, Beijing · BeijingAfter the sudden death of the Guangzong Emperor, during the Palace Transfer Incident he firmly opposed Consort Li's interference in politics and supported the enthronement of the Xizong Emperor, Zhu Youxiao; his hair and beard turned completely white within six days, and the emperor called him a loyal minister.
  3. 1622–1625Beijing · BeijingPromoted to Vice Censor-in-Chief, in the fourth year of the Tianqi reign he submitted the 'Memorial Impeaching Wei Zhongxian's Twenty-Four Crimes.' The eunuch faction struck back; he was arrested with Zuo Guangdou and others, imprisoned, and died under torture. Early in the Chongzhen reign he was rehabilitated and posthumously granted the title Zhonglie.

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