Wang Shichong (王世充)

Overview

Wang Shichong was a warlord.

PeriodSui and Tang

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 620 to AD 621 從秦王討王世充
Dated from the passage context · New Book of Tang 95, passage 112

References in the histories

New Book of Tang, Chapter 95Volume 95 Biographies 20: Gao Jian and Fifth Generation Descendents: Gao Zhong, Dou Weizhi, Douzhi, Dou Gui, Dou Cong, Dou Kang, Dou Jing, Dou Dan, Dou Zhi, Dou Congsun: Dou Dexuan · 1 passage

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詔率所部兵從秦王討王世充。 He was ordered to lead his troops with the Prince of Qin against Wang Shichong.