Tan Lun, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Ming Dynasty general
Date of Birth: 04-Aug-1520
Place of Birth: Yihuang County, Jiangxi, China
Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001
Profession: politician
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Tan Lun
- Tan Lun (Chinese: ??, courtesy name Zili ??, ??; Art name Erhua ??, (1519 –1577) was an eminent Han Chinese official, military general, of the Jiajing Emperor of mid-Ming Dynasty in China. Tan Lun raised and organized Qi Jiguang and several other generals to fight effectively against the Jiajing wokou pirates and restored the stability of the Ming Dynasty along with other prominent figures.
- He was known for his strategic perception, administrative skill, and for making the best army stronger during the middle Ming Dynasty, but also sometimes for his ruthlessness in the execution of his policies.
- Tan also exemplified loyalty in an era of chaos.
- He died in 1577, where he was bestowed the posthumous honour of Grand Guardian of the Heir Apparent (????).
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