Wang Jian | 24 Histories

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Wang Jian was an official.

PeriodFive Dynasties

IdentityHistorical · Male

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AD 930 父溫珪，事蜀王建為司天監，每為建占吉兇，小不中，輒加詰責。
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 57, passage 235

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New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 57Volume 57 Miscellaneous Biographies 37: Li Song, Li Lin, Jia Wei, Duan Xiyao, Zhang Yun, Wang Song, Pei Hao, Wang Renyu, Pei Yu, Wang Yan, Ma Zhongji, Zhao Yanyi · 1 passage

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父溫珪，事蜀王建為司天監，每為建占吉兇，小不中，輒加詰責。 His father Wengui served Wang Jian of Shu as director of the directorate of astronomy; whenever he divined good or ill fortune for Jian, the slightest error brought harsh rebuke.