Zhang Congen (張從恩)

Overview

Zhang Congen was an official.

PeriodFive Dynasties

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 947 昭義節度使張從恩
Dated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 46, passage 251

Family

Kin of Wang Shouen (王守恩)
related by marriage 姻家 · Other
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 46, passage 251

References in the histories

New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 46Volume 46 Miscellaneous Biographies 26: Zhao Zaili, Huo Yanwei, Fang Zhiwen, Wang Yanqiu, An Zhongba, Wang Jianli, Kang Fu, Guo Yanlu · 2 passages

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昭義節度使張從恩與守恩姻家，乃以守恩權巡檢使，以守潞州，而從恩入見契丹。 Zhang Cong’en of Zhaoyi was related to Shou’en by marriage. He made Shou’en acting inspector to hold Luzhou while he went to audience with the Khitan.

從恩既去，守恩因剽劫從恩家貲，以潞州降漢。 After Cong’en left, Shou’en plundered his household goods and surrendered Luzhou to Han.