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王真

明朝 · 忠壮

王真 (明朝·忠壮) was a notable historical figure from 明朝 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 王真: 王真,咸宁人.

Biography

王真,咸宁人。
明史卷一百四十五 列传第三十三:
  王真,咸宁人。洪武中,起卒伍。积功至燕山右护卫百户。燕兵起,攻九门。战永平、真定,下广昌,徇雁门。从破沧州,追南兵至滑口,俘获七千余人。累迁都指挥使。淝河之战,真与白义、刘江各帅百骑诱平安军。缚草置囊中为束帛状,安追击,真等佯弃囊走,安军士竞取之。伏发,两军鏖战。真帅壮士直前,斩馘无算。后军不继,安军围之数匝。真被重创,连格杀数十人,顾左右曰:“我义不死敌手。”遂自刎。成祖即位,追封金乡侯,谥忠壮。
  真勇健有智略。成祖每追悼之曰:“奋武如王真,何功不成!不死,功当冠诸将。”仁宗时,追封宁国公,加号效忠。子通自有传。

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王真 was 明朝 Period 忠壮, whose life is recorded in official historical documents.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