Ming · Rebel Leader

Zhang Xianzhong 張獻忠

Attested AD 1638

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Zhang Xianzhong was a rebel Leader.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1638 十一年夏四月辛丑
Directly stated · History of Ming 24, passage 7

Places and affiliations

At Gucheng 穀城 · Relation Active at
Directly stated · History of Ming 24, passage 7

Events and relationships

Feigned surrender
AD 1638 十一年夏四月辛丑 · Military · Commander · At Gucheng 穀城 · With Xiong Wencan (熊文燦)
Directly stated · History of Ming 24, passage 7
Relation Surrendered to · Person Xiong Wencan (熊文燦)
Directly stated · History of Ming 24, passage 7

References in the histories

History of Ming, Chapter 24Volume 24 Annals 24: Emperor Zhuanglie 2 · 1 passage

夏四月辛丑，張獻忠偽降於穀城，熊文燦受之。 In the fourth month of summer, on xinchou, Zhang Xianzhong pretended to submit at Gucheng, and Xiong Wencan accepted the surrender.