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韩延之

南北朝 · 忠臣

韩延之 (南北朝·忠臣) was a notable historical figure from 南北朝 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 韩延之: 韩延之,南阳赭阳人.

Biography

韩延之,南阳赭阳人。
魏书卷三十八 列传第二十六 刁雍 王慧龙 韩延之 袁式:
  韩延之,字显宗,南阳赭阳人,魏司徒暨之后也。司马德宗平西府录事参军。刘裕率伐司马休之,未至江陵,密使与延之书招之。延之报曰:"闻亲率戎马,远履西畿,阖境士庶,莫不怪骇。何者?莫知师出之名故也。司马平西体国忠贞,款爱待物,当于古人中求耳。刘裕足下,海内之人谁不见足下此心,而复欲欺诳国士,天地所不容,在彼不在此矣。今伐人之君,啖人以利,真可谓处怀期物,自有由来者矣。以平西之至德,宁无授命之臣乎?假令天长丧乱,九流浑浊,当与臧洪游于地下,不复多言。"裕得书叹息,以示诸佐曰:"事人当应如此。"刘裕父名翘,字显宗,于是延之字显宗,名子为翘,盖示不臣刘氏也。后奔姚兴。泰常二年,与司马文思来入国,以延之为虎牢镇将,爵鲁阳侯。初延之曾来往柏谷坞,省鲁宗之墓,有终焉之志。因谓子孙云:"河洛三代所都,必有治于此者。我死不劳向北代葬也。即可就此。"及卒,子从其言,遂葬于宗之墓次。延之死后五十余年而高祖徙都,其孙即居于墓北柏谷坞。
  延之前妻罗氏生子措,措随父入国。又以淮南王女妻延之,生道仁。措推道仁为嫡,袭父爵,位至殿中尚书。进爵西平公。

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韩延之 was 南北朝 Period 忠臣, whose life is recorded in official historical documents.
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韩延之 lived during the 南北朝 period, with the official title of 忠臣.
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