王安石 (Wang Anshi, 1021-1086)

Wang Anshi (1021-1086)

Wang Anshi (Chinese: 王安石; December 8, 1021 – May 21, 1086 [3]) was a Chinese economist, statesman, chancellor and poet of the Song Dynasty who attempted controversial, major socioeconomic reforms. These reforms constituted the core concepts and motives of the Reformists, while their nemesis, Chancellor Sima Guang, led the Conservative faction against them.

In economics, his reforms expanded the use of money, broke up private monopolies and introduced some forms of government regulation and social welfare. In military affairs, he supported the use of local militias; and in education and government, he expanded the examination system and tried to suppress nepotism. Though successful for a while, he eventually fell out of favor of the emperor.

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[1]^ hence referred to as Wáng Jīnggōng 王荊公
[2]^ hence referred to as Wáng Wéngōng 王文公
[3]^ 6th day of the 4th month of Yuanyou 1 (元祐元年四月六日), which corresponds to May 21, 1086 in the Julian calendar.

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人物: 王安石 (Wang Anshi, 1021-1086)
人物: 王安石 (왕안석, Wáng ānshí, 1021~1086)