Song, Liao, and Jin · General and Envoy

Yelü Yuanzai 耶律元載

Yēlǜ Yuánzài

Attested AD 1031

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Yelü Yuanzai was a general and Envoy.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1031 景福丙戌
Dated from the passage context · History of Liao 18, passages 38, 40

Career and standing

Right Palace Gate Guard upper general 右監門衛上將軍
Held
Directly stated · History of Liao 18, passage 40

Places and affiliations

Polity Id liao · Relation Served
Directly stated · History of Liao 18, passage 40

Events and relationships

Thanked Song on behalf of Emperor
Diplomatic · Envoy · With Emperor Xingzong of Liao (遼興宗)
Directly stated · History of Liao 18, passage 40

References in the histories

History of Liao, Chapter 18Volume 18 Annals 18: Xingzong 1 · 1 passage

右監門衛上將軍耶律元載、引進使魏永充皇帝謝宋使。 Right Palace Gate Guard upper general Yelü Yuanzai and presenting envoy Wei Yong served as the Emperor's envoys to thank Song.