Wei Qing

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Wei Qing was a prominent Western Han dynasty general renowned for his decisive victories against the Xiongnu nomads and for helping secure Chinese control over the northern frontier.

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instanceOf Han dynasty general
historical figure
military commander
achievement contributed to long-term security of the northern frontier
pushed Xiongnu forces north of the Gobi region
strengthened Han control over the Ordos region
allegiance Western Han dynasty NERFINISHED
battle Battle of Longcheng NERFINISHED
Mobei campaign NERFINISHED
campaigns of 119 BC against the Xiongnu
campaigns of 124 BC against the Xiongnu
campaigns of 127 BC against the Xiongnu
campaigns of 129 BC against the Xiongnu
birthPlace near present-day Linfen, Shanxi
brotherInLawOf Emperor Wu of Han NERFINISHED
causeOfInfluence marital and kinship ties to the imperial family
country Han China NERFINISHED
courtPosition close confidant of Emperor Wu of Han
dynasty Western Han dynasty NERFINISHED
employer Han court NERFINISHED
era 2nd century BC
ethnicity Han Chinese NERFINISHED
familyConnection brother of Empress Wei Zifu
floruit reign of Emperor Wu of Han
gender male
knownFor coordination of multi-pronged campaigns
deep-penetration raids into Xiongnu territory
large-scale cavalry operations
legacy model of loyal and capable service in Chinese historiography
regarded as one of the greatest generals of the Western Han
mentionedIn Book of Han NERFINISHED
Records of the Grand Historian NERFINISHED
militaryRank General-in-Chief
nativeName 衛青 NERFINISHED
nobleTitle Marquis NERFINISHED
notableFor campaigns against the Xiongnu
securing the northern frontier of the Western Han
occupation general
military strategist
relative Emperor Wu of Han NERFINISHED
Empress Wei Zifu NERFINISHED
Huo Qubing NERFINISHED
Princess Pingyang NERFINISHED
servedUnder Emperor Wu of Han NERFINISHED
socialBackground rose from humble origins
spouse Princess Pingyang NERFINISHED
title Grand General
Marquis of Changping NERFINISHED
uncleOf Huo Qubing NERFINISHED

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