Wang Xianzhi (王先知)

Overview

Wang Xianzhi was a general.

PeriodSong, Liao, and Jin

IdentityHistorical · Male

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AD 1002 二十年
Dated from the passage context · History of Liao 85, passage 19

References in the histories

History of Liao, Chapter 85Volume 85 Biographies 15: Xiao Talin, Xiao Guanyinnu, Yelu Tizi, Yelu Xieli, Yelu Nugua, Xiao Liu, Gao Xun, Xi Heshuonu, Xiao Taliege, Yelu Sahe · 1 passage

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二十年，復伐宋，擒其將王先知，破其軍於遂城，下祁州，上手詔獎諭。 In the twentieth year he again campaigned against Song, captured the Song general Wang Xianzhi, destroyed their army at Suicheng, and seized Qizhou; the emperor issued a personal edict of commendation.