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王茂元

唐朝 · 节度使

王茂元 (唐朝·节度使) was a notable historical figure from 唐朝 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 王茂元: 王茂元.

Biography

王茂元。
旧唐书卷一百五十二 列传第一百二:
  茂元,幼有勇略,从父征伐知名。元和中,为右神策将军。太和中,检校工部尚书、广州刺史、岭南节度使。在安南招怀蛮落,颇立政能。南中多异货,茂元积聚家财钜万计。李训之败,中官利其财,掎摭其事,言茂元因王涯、郑注见用。茂元惧,罄家财以赂两军,以是授忠武军节度、陈许观察使。会昌中,为河阳节度使。是时河北诸军讨刘稹,茂元亦以本军屯天井,贼未平而卒。

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