A Chinese Biographical Dictionary/Chang T'ien-hsi

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1757102A Chinese Biographical Dictionary — Chang T'ien-hsiHerbert A. Giles

114Chang T'ien-hsi 張天錫 (T. 純嘏). Died A.D. 376. A younger son of Chang Chün. He poisoned his nephew Chang Hsüan-ching, and usurped his titles. After a life of riot and debauchery, he surrendered in 376 to Fu Chien and his allies at the city of 金昌 Chin-ch'ang in Honan. With him ended the dynasty of the Former Lianga.