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王进

五代 · 节度使

王进 (五代·节度使) was a notable historical figure from 五代 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 王进: 王进,幽州良乡人.

Biography

王进,幽州良乡人。
旧五代史卷一百二十四(周书) 列传四:
  王进,幽州良乡人。少落魄,不事生业,为人勇悍,走及奔马,尝聚党为盗,封境患之。符彦超为河朔郡守,以赂诱置之左右。长兴初,彦超镇安州,属部曲王希全构乱军州,令进赍变状闻于朝廷,明宗赏其捷足,诏隶于军中。洎契丹内寇,战于胶口,进独追擒六十七人,时汉祖总侍卫亲军,知其骁果,擢为马前亲校。汉祖镇河东,或边上警急,令进赍封章达于阙下,自并至汴,不六七日复焉,由是恩抚颇厚。继任戎职,累迁至奉国军都指挥使。从太祖入平内难,以功迁虎捷右厢都指挥使,历汝、郑防御使,亦有政声。俄授相州节度使,为政之道顿减于前,议者惜之。显德元年秋,以疾卒于任。赠检校太师。

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王进 was 五代 Period 节度使, whose life is recorded in official historical documents.
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