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Fang Xiaoru
MedievalPoliticianChina1357 — 1402
Confucian scholar executed by the Yongle Emperor for refusing to write the edict.
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Quick Facts
Born
1357
Died
1402
Country
China
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)46
Political (20%)34
Influence (20%)59
Legacy (20%)58
Leadership (15%)44
Strategy (15%)36
Total Score49.0
Fang Xiaoru — Complete Timeline
1402 AD
Refused to Draft Edict for Yongle EmperorPolitical Action
After the Yongle Emperor usurped the throne, he ordered Fang Xiaoru to draft the accession edict. Fang refused, calling the usurper a traitor. This act of defiance led to his execution and the massacre of his entire clan.
Ming DynastyConfucian ScholarDefiance
Impact: nationaltragic
Executed with Ten ClansPolitical Action◆ Major
Fang Xiaoru was executed by dismemberment, and his family, students, and associates
Ming DynastyMassacreConfucian Resistance
Impact: nationaldestructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
4
Tactics
4
Battles
4
Army Scale
4
War Impact
4
Political
Governance
8
Reform
8
Stability
8
Policy
8
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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