Di Qing
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| Family name: Dí (狄) Given name: Qīng (青) Courtesy name: Hànchén (漢臣) Posthumous name: Wǔxiāng (武襄) | |
| Born | 1008 |
| Died | 1057 (aged 48–49) |
| Occupation | Military general |
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| Chinese | 狄青 | ||||||||||||||
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Di Qing (1008–1057), formerly romanized as Ti Ch'ing, was a Chinese military general of the Northern Song dynasty. He often wore a mask in battle. He led campaigns against the Western Xia and the Nong Zhigao rebellion in Guangxi. He was known for his bravery and skill in warfare, achieving numerous remarkable feats on the battlefield. He held high official positions, including that of the Grand Preceptor. He was also posthumously honored with the titles of Chancellor of the Imperial Secretariat and Chancellor of the Imperial Ministry. In folklore, he was believed to be an incarnation of the God of Military Arts (Wuquxing).