Zhang Gongjin
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Zhang Gongjin (594[1] – 632), courtesy name Hongshen, titled Duke of Tan, was an official and general during the Tang dynasty of China. He played an important role in the Xuanwu Gate Incident in 626 which helped Emperor Taizong obtained the crown. He was a key general of Tang dynasty during the campaign against Illig Qaghan of Tujue. Because of his contributions, he was listed as one of 24 founding officials of Tang dynasty honored on the Lingyan Pavilion.
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Zhang Gongjin | |
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张公谨 | |
Secretary of Weizhou (洧州长史) | |
In office c. 617 (c. 617)–618 (618) | |
Monarch | Wang Shichong |
Vice governor of Zouzhou (邹州别驾) | |
In office 618 (618)–626 (626) | |
Monarch | Li Yuan |
Military Commander of Daizhou (代州都督) | |
In office 627 (627)–630 (630) | |
Monarch | Li Shimin |
Military Commander of Xiangzhou (襄州都督) | |
In office 630 (630)–632 (632) | |
Monarch | Li Shimin |
Personal details | |
Born | 594 Weizhou |
Died | May 632 Xiangzhou |
Children | Zhang Daxiang Zhang Dasu Zhang Da'an |
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Occupation | Grand General of Left Xiao Guard Army |
Courtesy name | Hongshen (弘慎) |
Title | Duke of Tan (郯国公) |
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