Wang (王) | 24 Histories

Overview

Wang was a Named Individual.

PeriodFive Dynasties

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 923 to AD 924 莊宗即位
Dated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 36, passage 195

Events and relationships

Wrestled by Zhuangzong
Contest · Loser · With Zhuangzong (莊宗)
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 36, passage 195

References in the histories

New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 36Volume 36 Biographies of Righteous Sons 16: Li Sizhao, Li Siben, Li Si'en, Li Cunxin, Li Cunxiao, Li Cunjin, Li Cunzhang, Li Cunxian · 1 passage

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莊宗亦好角觝，嘗與王較而屢勝，頗以自矜，因顧存賢曰：「爾能勝我，與爾一鎮。」 Zhuangzong also loved wrestling; he often wrestled Wang and kept winning until he grew proud. He turned to Cunxian and said: "Beat me and I will give you a command."