Brief Biography
Pei Du , courtesy name Zhongli , formally the Duke of Jin , was an important official of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, serving as a chancellor during the reigns of Emperor Tang Dezong, Tang Shunzong, Tang Xianzong, Tang Muzong, Tang Jingzong and Tang Wenzong. He was famous for his military success over the warlords in Huaixi, as well as good relationship with poets and writers of his age.
The highest government rank held by Pei Du was "Chancellor in Chief and Deputy of the Emperor" after the mysterious death of Emperor Tang Jingzong. As a highy respected stateman, Pei Du was often called
as "Pei the Duke of Jin" . His posthumous name is "Wen Zhong" , which means "Civil and Loyal".
= References and Suggested Reading =
Tang Dynasty History from Zizhi Tongjian
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