Xue Rengui

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Xue Rengui was a famed Tang dynasty general renowned for his military exploits on the empire’s frontiers, particularly in campaigns against Goguryeo and other neighboring states.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Tang dynasty person
historical figure
military general
activeIn 7th century
allegiance Emperor Gaozong of Tang
Emperor Taizong of Tang
associatedWith Goguryeo
Korean Peninsula
country Tang dynasty
culture Chinese
era Tang dynasty
familyName Xue
gender male
givenName Rengui
historicalRole defense and expansion of Tang frontiers
knownFor bravery in battle
strategic skill
language Classical Chinese
legacy celebrated as a model loyal general in later literature and folklore
militaryBranch Tang army
militaryConflict Tang–Goguryeo wars
nativeName 薛仁貴
notableFor campaigns against Goguryeo
campaigns against neighboring states of the Tang dynasty
military exploits on the Tang empire’s frontiers
occupation general
region East Asia
reputation renowned frontier general
sourceType traditional Chinese historiography

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Xue hasNotableBearer Xue Rengui