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Wang Ze

d. 1048

Chinese rebel

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About Wang Ze

Wang Ze was a Chinese rebel.

The rebellion Once Wang Ze and his followers raided the armory, Bei's prefect Zhang Deyi (張得一) fled to the cavalry barracks, but he was captured after the rebels burned down the doors. After some fighting on the streets, Wang's followers successfully drove away general Tian Bin (田斌) and his cavalry from the city, then proceeded to massacre most officials that could not get away. They also released all prisoners from jail.

Ma Sui was sent by Daming prefect Jia Changchao (賈昌朝) as an unarmed messenger with a letter demanding Wang Ze's surrender. During negotiations, Ma jumped and threw his cup at Wang, and attempted to strangle Wang to death with bare hands. Wang's followers then hacked off one of Ma's arms, stopping the strangulation and Ma was subsequently killed. Wang reportedly rested for many days after the scare and injury.

Once order was restored, Wang proclaimed himself the King of Dongping (東平郡王), founder of a new state called Anyang (安陽). His era name was to be "Desheng" (得聖; "Acquiring God"), and a new calendar was drawn up changing the twelfth lunar month to the first month (as the rebellion happened in the twelfth lunar month). He also named Zhang Luan the chancellor and Bu Ji the commissioner of military affairs.

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Important facts

Born
Zhuo Prefecture
Died
1048, Kaifeng
Occupation
Rebel
Nationality
Also known as
Dongping junwang

Frequently asked questions

Who was Wang Ze?

Chinese rebel

When was Wang Ze born?

Wang Ze was born in Zhuo Prefecture.

When did Wang Ze die?

Wang Ze died in 1048 in Kaifeng.

What was Wang Ze's occupation?

Wang Ze was a rebel.

What nationality was Wang Ze?

Wang Ze was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wang Ze

· Wikidata: Q10412584

· DBpedia: Wang Ze

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