Ming · Military Officer

Sun An 孫安

Attested AD 1449 - AD 1450

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Sun An was a Military Officer.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1449 to AD 1450 上皇北狩且一年
Dated from the passage context · History of Ming 170, passage 159

Career and standing

Military Commissioner 都督
Held
Directly stated · History of Ming 170, passage 159

Events and relationships

Recovered eight forts via Longmen Pass with military colonies
Military · Commander · At Longmen Pass 龍門關
Directly stated · History of Ming 170, passage 159

References in the histories

History of Ming, Chapter 170Volume 170 Biographies 58: Yu Qian · 1 passage

謙使都督孫安以輕騎出龍門關據之，募民屯田，且戰且守，八城遂復。 Qian sent Sun An through Longmen Pass with light cavalry to reclaim them, organized civilian farming colonies, and fought while holding until all eight forts were recovered.