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Wang Gui (Song dynasty)

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Wang Gui
Chinese
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Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWáng Guī
Wade–GilesWang Kuei
Wang Yuyu
Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWáng Yǔyù
Wade–GilesWang Yü-Yü
In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.

Wang Gui (1019–1085), courtesy name Yuyu, was a high-ranking Song dynasty minister, serving as the chancellor for 16 years during Emperor Shenzong's and Emperor Zhezong's reigns. A timid opportunist without views, Wang accomplished virtually nothing in office.

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