About Wang Ji'en
Wang Ji'en was a Chinese military commander and eunuch.
Wang Ji'en (died 999), previously Zhang Dejun , was an eunuch and a military general during imperial China's Later Zhou and the following Song dynasty.
Under Later Zhou Wang Ji'en was born in Shanzhou (, modern Shan County, Henan). His original surname was Wang, but his adoptive father Gentleman Zhang named him Zhang Dejun. He was one of the higher-ranked eunuch during the reign of Chai Rong, the second emperor of the Later Zhou.
Under the Song dynasty
During Emperor Taizu's reign As he requested to change his surname back to his ancestral surname, Emperor Taizu of Song named him Wang Ji'en.
During Emperor Taizong's reign
During Emperor Zhenzong's reign
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wang Ji'en?
Chinese Eunuch
When did Wang Ji'en die?
Wang Ji'en died in 999.
What was Wang Ji'en's occupation?
Wang Ji'en was a military commander and eunuch.
What nationality was Wang Ji'en?
Wang Ji'en was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wang Ji'en. https://biography.guide/wang-ji-en/
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