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王悦之

南朝宋 · 御史中丞

王悦之 (南朝宋·御史中丞) was a notable historical figure from 南朝宋 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 王悦之: 王悦之.

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王悦之。
南史卷二十四 列传第十四:
  王悦之,字少明,晋右军将军羲之曾孙也。祖献之,中书令。父靖之,司徒左长史,为刘穆之所厚,就穆之求侍中,如此非一。穆之曰:"卿若不求,久自得之。"遂不果。悦之少厉清操,亮直有风检。为吏部郎,邻省有会同者,遗悦之饼一瓯。辞不受,曰:"此费诚小,然少来不愿当之。"宋明帝泰始中为黄门郎、御史中丞。上以其廉介,赐良田五顷。以为侍中,在门下尽其心力。掌检校御府太官太医诸署。时承奢忲之后,奸窃者众。悦之按覆无所避,得奸巧甚多,于是众署共咒诅。悦之病甚,恒见两乌衣人捶之。及卒,上乃收典掌者十许人,桎梏之送淮阴,密令度瓜步江,投之中流。

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