Zhao Wendu (趙文度) | 24 Histories

Overview

Zhao Wendu was an official.

PeriodSong, Liao, and Jin

IdentityHistorical · Male

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 969
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 87

Events and relationships

Surrendered
AD 969 開寶二年 · Military · Defector
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 87

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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太祖命以所獲首級、鎧甲示於城下，城中由是喪氣，知嵐州趙文度遂來降。 Taizu had the captured heads and armor displayed below the walls. Morale in the city collapsed, and Jiyuan learned that his Lanzhou commander Zhao Wendu had defected.