About Han Yong
Lived 1422 – 1478 (aged 55–56). Han Yong was a politician, ming dynasty and viceroy of Liangguang.
Han Yong (1422–1478) was a Chinese politician of the Ming dynasty. He was born in what is now Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. He was the 2nd Viceroy of Liangguang, covering the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan.
Biography
Han Yong obtained his jinshi degree in 1422, and served as a censor. In 1452, he was promoted as the provincial inspector for Jiangxi; during his tenure, he restored the Tengwang Pavilion.
In 1465, he was appointed as military inspector for a campaign, led by Zhao Fu, against a rebellion of Miao peoples in Datengxia (present-day Guiping, Guangxi). On the successful conclusion of the campaign, Han Yong was appointed Viceroy of Liangguang to continue pacification efforts, but eventually retired due to attacks from his subordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Han Yong?
politician
When was Han Yong born?
Han Yong was born in 1422 in Suzhou.
When did Han Yong die?
Han Yong died in 1478.
What was Han Yong's occupation?
Han Yong was a politician, ming dynasty and viceroy of Liangguang.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Han Yong (Ming dynasty)
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