Wang Tao (王陶) | 24 Histories

Overview

Wang Tao was an official.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1023 to AD 1063 仁宗
Dated from the passage context · History of Song 248, passage 53

Career and standing

remonstrance official 諫官
Directly stated · History of Song 248, passage 53

Places and affiliations

Polity Song 宋 · Relation Member of
Directly stated · History of Song 248, passage 53

Works and attributed material

Memorial · Author · Paraphrased
Directly stated · History of Song 248, passage 53

Events and relationships

Protested night opening of palace gate
Political · Remonstrator
Directly stated · History of Song 248, passage 53

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 248Volume 248 Biographies 7: Princesses, Dachang Princess of the State of Qin, Six Daughters of Taizu, Two Daughters of Zhenzong, Thirteen Daughters of Renzong, Four Daughters of Yingzong, Ten Daughters of Shenzong, Four Daughters of Zhezong, Thirty Three Daughters of Huizong, Two Daughters of Xiaozong, Three Daughters of Guangzong, Daughter of Weihui Xianwang, Daughter of Ningzong, Daughter of Lizong · 1 passage

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諫官王陶論宮門夜開，乞繩治護衛，御史又共論主第內臣多不謹，帝為黜都監梁懷一輩十餘人。 Remonstrance official Wang Tao protested the opening of the palace gate at night and called for the guards to be punished; censors jointly criticized the lax conduct of eunuchs in the princess's household, and the emperor dismissed more than a dozen of them, including chief superintendent Liang Huaiyi.