Five Dynasties · General and Envoy

Ma Congbin 馬從斌

Attested AD 938

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Overview

The translated histories identify Ma Congbin as an envoy. This record brings together 1 passage from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Ma Congbin 馬從斌 Ma Congbin
Personal name Ma Congbin 馬從斌 Ma Congbin

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Envoy

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 紀年語境(天福3年) · Western Year: AD 938
    Explicit event contextual date · xinwudaishi:008:s0105

Events and relationships

  • Kind: diplomatic · Role: envoy · Action: went on embassy to the Khitan

References in the histories

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New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 8Volume 8 Later Jin Annals 1: Gaozu · 1 passage