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江东之

明朝 · 御史

江东之 (明朝·御史) was a notable historical figure from 明朝 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 江东之: 江东之,歙人.

Biography

江东之,歙人。
明史卷二百三十六 列传第一百二十四:
  江东之,字长信,歙人。万历五年进士。由行人擢御史。首发冯保、徐爵奸,受知于帝。佥都御史王宗载尝承张居正指,与于应昌共陷刘台,东之疏劾之。故事,御史上封事,必以副封白长官。东之持入署,宗载迎谓曰:“江御史何言?”曰:“为死御史鸣冤。”问为谁?曰:“刘台也。”宗载失气反走,遂与应昌俱得罪。东之出视畿辅屯政,奏驸马都尉侯拱宸从父豪夺民田,置于理。先是,皇子生,免天下田租三之一,独不及皇庄及勋戚庄田。东之为言,减免如制。还朝,擢光禄少卿,改太仆。坐争寿宫事,与李植、羊可立皆贬。东之得霍州知州,以病免。久之,起邓州,进湖广佥事。三迁大理寺右少卿。二十四年,以右佥都御史巡抚贵州。击高砦叛苗,斩首百余级。京察,被劾免官。复以遣指挥杨国柱讨杨应龙败绩事,黜为民。愤恨抵家卒。
  东之官行人时,刑部郎舒邦儒阖门病疫死,遗孤一岁,人莫敢过其门。东之经纪其丧,提其孤归,乳之。舒氏卒有后。

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江东之 was 明朝 Period 御史, whose life is recorded in official historical documents.
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江东之 lived during the 明朝 period, with the official title of 御史.
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