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王士和

明朝 · 忠臣

王士和 (明朝·忠臣) was a notable historical figure from 明朝 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 王士和: 王士和,金溪人.

Biography

王士和,金溪人。
明史卷二百七十七 列传第一百六十五:
  士和,字万育,金溪人。崇祯中,举于乡。南京既覆,江西亦被兵,士和避入闽,授吏部司务。疏陈时政阙失,凡数千言,唐王刊赐文武诸臣,且召士和入对,嘉奖备至,擢兵部主事。未一月擢延平知府。八月,王走汀州,留兵部侍郎曹覆泰偕士和居守。俄警报叠至,士和召父老曰:“吾虽一月郡守,当与城存亡。若等可速出,毋使数万生灵尽膏斧锧。”众泣,士和亦泣。退入内署,谓友人曰:“吾一介书生,数月而忝二千石,安敢偷生。”其友劝止之,正色曰:“君子爱人以德,姑息何为。”从容正衣冠,闭户投缳死。

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王士和 was 明朝 Period 忠臣, whose life is recorded in official historical documents.
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王士和 lived during the 明朝 period, with the official title of 忠臣.
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