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高谦

清朝 · 清官

高谦 (清朝·清官) was a notable historical figure from 清朝 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 高谦: 高谦,湖南沅江人.

Biography

高谦,湖南沅江人。
清史稿卷四百九十六 列传二百八十三:
  高谦,字敬亭,湖南沅江人。同治季年,从左宗棠度陇司书记,以劳保县丞,发安徽。光绪八年,宗棠督两江,委谦淮北督销分局,连任十有七年,盐商馈遗皆不受;受代,典衣裘而行:商民颂之。三十三年,补安徽阜阳县丞,清严不妄入民间一钱,知县有过举,辄阴为规正,民尤爱戴之。宣统三年九月二十五日,安庆变作,变兵旋入阜阳,左右劝谦引避,厉声斥曰:“名位虽卑,大节不易,吾岂苟活者耶?”即夕饮鸩自尽。凌晨家人入视,则衣冠端坐,气绝,面如生,年七十有四。民闻之,皆走哭,议立祠祀之,因乱未果。

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