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侯义

宋朝 · 孝子

侯义 (宋朝·孝子) was a notable historical figure from 宋朝 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 侯义: 侯义,应天府楚丘人.

Biography

侯义,应天府楚丘人。
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  侯义,应天府楚丘人。贫无产,佣田以事母。里人有葬其亲而遽返者,义母过其冢,泣谓义曰:"我死,其若是乎!"义乃感激自誓而不欲言,但慰其母曰:"勿悲,义必不尔。"咸平中,母卒,义力自办葬,不掩坟圹,昼则负土筑坟,夜则恸哭柩侧。妻子困匮不给,田主曹氏哀怜之,资以餱粮。逾年,坟间瓜异蒂、木连理,又有巨蛇绕其侧不暴物,野鸽飞而不去。尝遇盗劫其衣服,既而知是义物,悉还之。

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侯义 was 宋朝 Period 孝子, whose life is recorded in official historical documents.
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侯义 lived during the 宋朝 period, with the official title of 孝子.
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