Wang Tan (王檀) | 24 Histories

Overview

Wang Tan was a general.

PeriodFive Dynasties

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 916 十三年
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 53, passage 156

Places and affiliations

Later Liang 梁
Relation Served
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 53, passage 156

Events and relationships

Threatened Taiyuan
AD 916 十三年 · Military · Commander
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 53, passage 156

References in the histories

Old History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 53Volume 53 Book of Later Tang 29: Biographies 5: Li Cunxin, Li Cunxiao, Li Cunjin, Li Cunzhang, Li Cunxian · 1 passage

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十三年，王檀逼太原，存璋率汾州之軍入城固守，授大同防禦使、應蔚朔等州都知兵馬使。 In the thirteenth year, when Wang Tan threatened Taiyuan, Cunzhang led the Fenzhou troops into the city for a stubborn defense. He was made defender of Datong and overall commander of forces in Ying, Yu, and Shuo.