Song, Liao, and Jin · Bandit and Rebel

Hou Kai 侯概

Hóu Gài

Attested AD 1111 - AD 1120

Passages
4
Chapters
2
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Hou Kai as a bandit, general, and rebel. This record brings together 4 passages from 2 chapters across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Hou Kai 侯概 Hóu Gài
Personal name Hou Kai 侯槩 Hóu Gài
Alternate name Hou Kai 侯概 Hóu Gài

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Bandit
  • General
  • Rebel

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 六年 · Western Year: AD 1116
    Explicit event contextual date · liaoshi:028:s0066
  • Source Date: Text: 天慶中 · Western Interval: Start: AD 1111 · End: AD 1120
    Explicit event contextual date · liaoshi:100:s0048

Career and standing

Places and affiliations

Events and relationships

References in the histories

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History of Liao, Chapter 28Volume 28 Annals 28: Emperor Tianzuo 2 · 2 passages
History of Liao, Chapter 100Volume 100 Biographies 30: Yelu Tanggu, Xiao Delidi, Xiao Chouwo, Yelu Zhangnu, Yelu Paizhe · 2 passages