Zhang Jiazhen

Zhang Jiazhen
張嘉貞
In office
720–723
Preceded byZhang Shuo
Succeeded byXiao Song
Personal details
Born666
DiedSeptember 19, 729 (aged 63)
ResidenceTang dynasty (Modern Day China)

Zhang Jiazhen (張嘉貞; 666 – September 19, 729),[1] formally Marquess Gongsu of Hedong (河東恭肅侯), was a Chinese military general and politician. He was an official serving under Wu Zetian's Zhou dynasty and served as a chancellor during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. During Emperor Xuanzong's reign, he also served as a general. He was known for being capable but also being self-important during his term as chancellor.