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Wang Ya
MedievalPoliticianChina770 — 835
Tang chancellor killed in Sweet Dew incident.
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Quick Facts
Born
770
Died
835
Country
China
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)24
Political (20%)34
Influence (20%)46
Legacy (20%)37
Leadership (15%)55
Strategy (15%)37
Total Score40.2
Wang Ya — Complete Timeline
835 AD
Execution in the Sweet Dew IncidentPolitical Action◆ Major
Chancellor Wang Ya was implicated in the failed Sweet Dew coup against the eunuchs. He was arrested, publicly executed along with his family and many officials, marking the eunuchs' complete dominance over the Tang court.
Tang DynastyEunuch PowerExecution
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
4
Tactics
4
Battles
4
Army Scale
4
War Impact
4
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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