Chen Shan (1365–1434), courtesy name
Bergao, also known as
Rujing, was from Shaxian, Yanping Prefecture, Fujian Province. He was a political figure of the Ming Dynasty and held a degree equivalent to that of a
Jinshi.
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Biography
In 1393, during the Hongwu era (the reign of Emperor Taizu), Chen Shan was a juren (a candidate for the imperial examination). In the following year, he placed on the supplementary list in the metropolitan examination and served as an instructor in Shixing and Fenghua. He participated in the compilation of the Yongle Encyclopedia. He was promoted to the position of Imperial Censor in the Board of Personnel. Chen Shan also served as a teacher to Emperor Zhu Zhanji (Emperor Renzong). During Emperor Renzong's reign, he held the position of Left Attendant in the Left Spring Pavilion. Later, he was promoted to Left Deputy Minister of Revenue and, during the Xuande era, became the Minister of Revenue and concurrently Grand Secretary of the Prudent Body Hall. Despite his high rank, Chen Shan lacked extensive knowledge and was overly concerned with personal gain, often overlooking broader principles. Emperor Xuangong held him in low regard and removed him from his cabinet duties. In October 1429, he was reassigned to teach eunuchs at the Inner Book Hall.
Chen Shouqi compiled The Fujian General Gazetteer, while Liang Boyin and Luo Kehan edited The Shaxian County Gazetteer. Both works include a biography of Chen Shan.
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• 陳山 (Chinese)
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陳山（1365年 - 1434年），字伯高，別字汝靜，福建延平府沙縣人。明朝政治人物，同進士出身。