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Shen Faxing

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General, politician and self proclaimed Prince of Liang

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Shen Faxing was an official of the Chinese Sui dynasty who, after Emperor Yang was killed in a coup led by the general Yuwen Huaji in 618, seized the area of present-day Zhejiang and southern Jiangsu and declared himself the king of Liang (梁王).

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Map showing major uprisings and rebellions in the last years of Sui dynasty. Shen Faxing was a major power in the east.Map showing major uprisings and rebellions in the last years of Sui dynasty. Shen Faxing was a major power in the east.

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Shen Faxing was an official of the Chinese Sui dynasty who, after Emperor Yang was killed in a coup led by the general Yuwen Huaji in 618, seized the area of present-day Zhejiang and southern Jiangsu and declared himself the king of Liang (梁王). He was defeated by Li Zitong in 620 and, believing that he was doomed, committed suicide by jumping into a river.

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Politicians
Type
Politician
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deceased
Dates
Died 620
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