Zhao Wendu (趙文度) | 24 Histories

Overview

Zhao Wendu was an official.

PeriodSong, Liao, and Jin

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 968 鈞任用
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 42

Career and standing

chancellor 相
Appointed
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 42

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 482Volume 482 Biographies 241, Hereditary Houses 5: Liu Jiyuan of the Northern Han Liu Family (Father: Liu Jun; Elder Brother: Liu Ji'en; Appended: Wei Rong, Zhao Wendu, Li Yun, Ma Feng, Guo Wuwei) · 1 passage

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以趙文度為相，召抱腹山人郭無為參議中書事，以五台山僧繼顒為鴻臚卿，參議國事。 He made Zhao Wendu chancellor, called in the recluse Guo Wuwei of Baofu Mountain to advise on Secretariat business, and named the Wutai monk Jiying director of diplomatic relations to counsel on state affairs.