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王镇之

东晋至南朝宋 · 清官、刺史

王镇之 (东晋至南朝宋·清官、刺史) was a notable historical figure from 东晋至南朝宋 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 王镇之: 王镇之.

Biography

王镇之。
南史卷二十四 列传第十四:
  王镇之,字伯重,晋司州刺史胡之之从孙、而裕之从祖弟也。祖耆之,位中书郎。父随之,上虞令。镇之为剡、上虞令,并有能名。桓玄辅晋,以为大将军录事参军。时三吴饥荒,遣镇之衔命赈血卩,而会稽内史王愉不奉符旨,镇之依事纠奏。愉子绥,玄之外甥,当时贵盛,镇之为所排抑。以母老求补安成太守,以母忧去职。在官清洁,妻子无以自反,乃弃官致丧还上虞旧墓。葬毕,为子标之求安复令,随子之官。服阕,为征西道规司马、南平太守。后为御史中丞,执正不挠,百僚惮之。出为建威将军、平越中郎将、广州刺史,加都督。宋武帝谓人曰:"镇之少著清绩,必将继美吴隐,岭南弊俗,非此不康也。"在镇不受俸禄,萧然无营,去官之日,不异初至。武帝初建相国府,为谘议参军,领录事。善于吏职,严而不残。迁宋台祠部尚书。武帝践阼,卒于宣训卫尉。弟弘之。

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王镇之 lived during the 东晋至南朝宋 period, with the official title of 清官、刺史.
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