About Zhang Jianfeng
Lived 745 – 800. Zhang Jianfeng was a Chinese politician and poet.
Zhang Jianfeng (; 745–800), courtesy name Benli , was a Tang dynasty statesman and general.
He flourished under the Emperor Dezong, and distinguished himself by his skilful operations against the rebels of that period. He rose to be a Minister of State, and so completely gained the confidence of the Emperor that at his last audience the latter presented him with his own riding-whip, saying, "In your fidelity and devotion, adversity works no change." His favourite concubine 盼盼 P'an-p'an, was so overcome by the news of his death that on hearing a poem in which reference was made to his grave, she threw herself out of the window and was killed.
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Who was Zhang Jianfeng?
Chinese general (745-800)
When was Zhang Jianfeng born?
Zhang Jianfeng was born in 745.
When did Zhang Jianfeng die?
Zhang Jianfeng died in 800 in Xuzhou.
What was Zhang Jianfeng's occupation?
Zhang Jianfeng was a politician and poet.
What nationality was Zhang Jianfeng?
Zhang Jianfeng was Chinese.
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