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Wang Shenzhi

862–925 · 10th century

Wang Shenzhi was the founder of the state of Min in Fujian. He came south with his brother's rebel army and ruled Fujian from 898, receiving the title Prince of Min in 909 from the Later Liang. He promoted overseas trade at Quanzhou and Fuzhou and kept peace with his neighbours. His sons later took the title of emperor.

Wang Shenzhi — Image: LuHungnguong · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Min (Ten Kingdoms)

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Wang Shenzhi. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/wang-shenzhi
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