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Kong Rong

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Kong Rong () (151/153 – 26 September 208), courtesy name Wenju, was a Chinese poet, politician, and minor warlord who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. He was a 20th generation descendant of Confucius. As he was once the Chancellor of Beihai State, he was also known as Kong Beihai. He was defeated by Yuan Tan in 196 and escaped to the capital Xuchang. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Kong Rong is the 5,375th most popular politician (down from 5,162nd in 2019), the 362nd most popular biography from China (up from 398th in 2019) and the 218th most popular Chinese Politician.

Kong Rong was a politician and scholar during the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was most famous for his support of Emperor Ling and for his contributions to the development of Confucianism.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Kong Rong ranks 5,375 out of 19,576Before him are Heraclius II of Georgia, Wilhelm Groener, Jaunutis, Mikhail of Tver, Cleopatra Thea, and Emperor He of Han. After him are Giovanni il Popolano, False Dmitry II, Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg, Charles-Michel de l'Épée, Princess Henrietta of Nassau-Weilburg, and Anna of Saxony.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 153, Kong Rong ranks 1 Among people deceased in 208, Kong Rong ranks 4Before him are Hua Tuo, Vologases V, and Liu Biao.

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In China

Among people born in China, Kong Rong ranks 362 out of 1,610Before him are Lady Zhen (183), Peng Liyuan (1962), Qi Jiguang (1527), Liu Zhang (200), Deng Ai (197), and Emperor He of Han (79). After him are Zhou Youguang (1906), Yan Fu (1854), Xu Chu (200), Zhang Xueliang (1901), Liu Xiang (-77), and Li Qingzhao (1084).

Among POLITICIANS In China

Among politicians born in China, Kong Rong ranks 218Before him are Emperor Guangzong of Song (1147), Dian Wei (150), Duke Huan of Qi (-800), Huo Qubing (-140), Liu Zhang (200), and Emperor He of Han (79). After him are Zhang Xueliang (1901), Liu Xiang (-77), Pan Geng (-1500), Li Qiang (1959), Emperor Huai of Jin (300), and Zhong Hui (225).