Emperor Taizu of Zhou (周太祖)

Overview

Emperor Taizu of Zhou was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 951 周太祖起魏時
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 33, passage 157

References in the histories

New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 33Volume 33 Biographies of Martyrs to Service 13: Zhang Yuande, Xia Luqi, Yao Hong, Wang Sitong, Zhang Jingda, Di Jinzong, Shen Bin, Wang Qing, Shi Yanchao, Sun Cheng · 2 passages

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周太祖起魏時，彥超為漢龍捷都指揮使，以兵從。 When Taizu of Zhou rose in Wei, Yanchao commanded the Han Dragon Swift Army and marched with him.

太祖入立，遷虎捷都指揮使，戍於晉州。 When Taizu took the throne, Yanchao commanded the Tiger Swift Army and garrisoned Jinzhou.