Shi Hongzhao (史弘肇)

Overview

Shi Hongzhao was an official.

PeriodFive Dynasties

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Death

Killed · Authority Hidden Emperor (隱帝)
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 46, passage 179

Attested activity

AD 950 隱帝殺史弘肇
Dated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 46, passage 179

References in the histories

New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 46Volume 46 Miscellaneous Biographies 26: Zhao Zaili, Huo Yanwei, Fang Zhiwen, Wang Yanqiu, An Zhongba, Wang Jianli, Kang Fu, Guo Yanlu · 1 passage

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後隱帝殺史弘肇等，召群臣上殿慰諭之，群臣恐懼，無敢言者，獨守恩前對曰：「陛下始睡覺矣。」 Later when the Hidden Emperor killed Shi Hongzhao and others he summoned ministers to the hall to comfort them. All were afraid; none spoke. Only Shou’en stepped forward: “Your Majesty has only just awakened.”