About Pang Shigu
Lived 800 – 897. Pang Shigu was a Chinese military personnel.
Pang Shigu, né Pang Cong (庞从), was a general of the warlord Zhu Wen (future emperor Taizu of Later Liang) in the period preceding the collapse of the Tang Dynasty of China.
Pang first distinguished himself during Zhu Wen's campaigns against the rebels Huang Chao and later Qin Zongquan. Following this, he gained more important positions and eventually shared the leadership of a full army with general Ge Congzhou. He successfully defeated and killed Shi Pu, governor of Ganhua and a powerful enemy of Zhu Wen. However, when given command of an invasion of the territory of warlord Yang Xingmi he was defeated and killed by Yang at the Battle of Qingkou.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pang Shigu?
person, CBDB ID = 379070
When was Pang Shigu born?
Pang Shigu was born in 800.
When did Pang Shigu die?
Pang Shigu died in 897.
What was Pang Shigu's occupation?
Pang Shigu was a military personnel.
What nationality was Pang Shigu?
Pang Shigu was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pang Shigu. https://biography.guide/pang-shigu/
MLA: "Pang Shigu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pang-shigu/.
Chicago: "Pang Shigu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pang-shigu/.
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