Wang Jian (王建) | 24 Histories

Overview

Wang Jian was a Military Officer.

PeriodFive Dynasties

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 909 to AD 910 降王建、張君練
Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 23, passages 203-204

Events and relationships

Surrendered
Military · Surrendered · With Wang Jingren (王景仁)
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 23, passage 204

References in the histories

Old History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 23Volume 23 Book of Later Liang 23: Biographies 13: Liu Xun, He Gui, Kang Huaiying, Wang Jingren · 1 passage

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兵未交，知俊棄馮翊走，進克雍、華，降王建、張君練，頗預戰有功，太祖嘉之。 Before battle was joined Zhijun fled Fengyi; Jingren took Yong and Hua, won over Wang Jian and Zhang Junlian, fought with distinction, and won the Founder's praise.