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Yan Gaoqing
MedievalPoliticianChina692 — 756
Tang official executed by An Lushan for refusing to surrender.
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Quick Facts
Born
692
Died
756
Country
China
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)28
Influence (20%)48
Legacy (20%)38
Leadership (15%)42
Strategy (15%)36
Total Score40.5
Yan Gaoqing — Complete Timeline
756 AD
Refusal to Surrender to An LushanPolitical Action◆ Major
Yan Gaoqing, as a Tang official, refused to surrender to An Lushan's rebel forces. He was captured and executed by the rebels for his loyalty, becoming a symbol of resistance.
An Lushan RebellionExecutionLoyalty
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
8
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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