Wang Gui (Song dynasty)

Wang Gui
Chinese王珪
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWáng Guī
Wade–GilesWang2 Kuei1
Wang Yuyu
Chinese王禹玉
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWáng Yǔyù
Wade–GilesWang2 Yü3-Yü4
In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.

Wang Gui (1019–1085), courtesy name Yuyu, was a high-ranking Song dynasty minister, serving as the chancellor for 16 years during Emperor Shenzong's and Emperor Zhezong's reigns. A timid opportunist without views, Wang accomplished virtually nothing in office.

References

  • Shiba, Yoshinobu. "Wang Kuei". Sung Biographies. Franz Steiner Verlag. pp. 1115–7. ISBN 3-515-02412-3.
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