Yuan · Named Individual

Wang Cheng 王成

Attested AD 1362

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Wang Cheng was a Named Individual.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1362 至正二十二年
Dated from the passage context · History of Yuan 201, passages 294-295

Events and relationships

Tried to force marriage by influence
AD 1362 至正二十二年 · Coercion · Suitor · With Lady Yuan (袁氏)
Directly stated · History of Yuan 201, passage 295

References in the histories

History of Yuan, Chapter 201Volume 201 Biographies 88: Exemplary Women 2 · 1 passage

有王成者，聞袁氏有姿色，挾勢欲娶之，袁氏曰：「吾聞烈女不更二夫，寧死不失身也。」 A man named Wang Cheng, hearing that Lady Yuan was beautiful, used his influence to try to marry her. Lady Yuan said, "I have heard that a steadfast woman does not take a second husband. I would rather die than lose my honor."