Five Dynasties · Ruler

Taizu 太祖

Tàizǔ

Attested AD 916 - AD 926

Passages
8
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Taizu as a ruler. This record brings together 8 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

RolesRuler

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Taizu 太祖 Tàizǔ
Temple name Taizu 太祖 Tàizǔ

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Ruler

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 太祖 · Western Interval: Start: AD 916 · End: AD 926
    Explicit · liaoshi:077:s0016
  • Source Date: Text: 太祖崩 · Western Year: AD 926
    Explicit · liaoshi:077:s0125

Family

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Places and affiliations

References in the histories

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History of Liao, Chapter 77Volume 77 Biographies 7: Yelu Wuzhi, Yelu Hou, Yelu Antuan, Yelu Wa, Yelu Tuiyu, Yelu Talie · 8 passages