Shizong (世宗) | 24 Histories

Overview

Shizong was a ruler.

PeriodFive Dynasties

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 954 to AD 955 世宗即位
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 125, passage 195

Career and standing

AD 954 世宗即位
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 125, passage 195

Places and affiliations

Polity Later Zhou 後周 · Relation Ruled
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 125, passage 195

References in the histories

Old History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 125Volume 125 Book of Later Zhou 27: Biographies 5: Lie Chuanwu, Zhao Hui, Wang Shou'en, Kong Zhijun, Wang Jihong, Feng Hui, Gao Yunquan, Zhe Congruan, Wang Rao, Sun Fangjian · 1 passage

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世宗即位，就加兼侍中，以年老上章請代，優詔許之。 When Shizong acceded, Congruan was further made concurrent Palace Attendant. Citing his age, he submitted a memorial asking to be replaced, and a gracious edict granted his request.