Zhang Xiangru
Zhang Xiangru ( Chinese 張 相 如 / 张 相 如 , Pinyin Zhāng Xiāngrú , † 164 BC ), was a high Chinese official and military leader during the Western Han Dynasty . He was the governor of Hejian . In this capacity, he took part in the campaign against Chen Xi in 196 and was made Count of Dongyang (東陽 侯) as a reward. Already since the year 201 BC He was an advisor in the Imperial Palace and was so highly regarded by Emperor Wen that he became a private tutor for the heir to the throne , but later he lost this position. He was one of those who viewed Jia Yi as a danger because of his youth and made him ill before the emperor.
In 166 he was appointed commander in chief and led the defense against an attack by the Xiongnu , who had advanced as far as the vicinity of the capital Chang'an . Zhang died two years later.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Michael Loewe : A biographical dictionary of the Qin, Former Han and Xin periods: (221 BC - AD 24) . Brill, Leiden 2000, ISBN 90-04-10364-3 , pp. 695 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Zhang, Xiangru |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Zhāng Xiāngrú; 張 相 如; 张 相 如 (Chinese) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chinese official and military leader |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 3rd century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | around 164 BC Chr. |