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姚宏任

清朝 · 笃行人

姚宏任 (清朝·笃行人) was a notable historical figure from 清朝 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 姚宏任: 姚宏任,钱塘人.

Biography

姚宏任,钱塘人。
清史稿卷四百八十 列传二百六十七:
  宏任,字敬恒,钱塘人。少孤,母,贤妇也。宏任隐巿廛,其母偶见贸丝银色下劣,愠甚,曰:“汝亦为此乎?”宏任长跪谢,原得改行,乃受业於捴谦。日诵大学一过,一言一行,服膺师说,遇事必归於忠厚。捴谦不轻受人物,惟宏任之餽不辞。曰:“吾知其非不义也。”宏任每时其乏而致之,终身不倦。捴谦卒,执丧如古师弟子之礼。姚江黄宗炎许之曰:“是笃行传中人也。”晚年以非罪陷缧绁。宪使阅囚入狱,宏任方朗诵大学,宪使异之,入其室,皆程、朱书;与之语,大惊,即日释之。然宏任卒以贫死。

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姚宏任 was 清朝 Period 笃行人, whose life is recorded in official historical documents.
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姚宏任 lived during the 清朝 period, with the official title of 笃行人.
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