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Yelü Longqing

Type Figure Region Liao Time c. 973–1016 Also known as Yelü Zan、Prince of Qin and Jin、Prince of Liang、Prince of Jin、courtesy name Yanyin

Yelü Longqing (c. 973–1016), second son of Liao Jingzong and brother of Liao Shengzong, courtesy name Yanyin, childhood name Puxiannu.…

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  1. 998–1012Southern Capital · Southern Capital CircuitIn Tonghe 16 he was re-titled Prince of Liang and made Defender-in-chief of the Southern Capital. In Tonghe 17 and 19 he twice served as vanguard commander on southern campaigns, defeating Song forces at Yingzhou and Xingtang; skilled at riding and archery, he won wide support among the people.
  2. 1012–1016Bei'an Prefecture · Central Capital CircuitEarly in Kaitai he was advanced to Prince of Qin and Jin, additionally serving as Grand Preceptor and concurrently Director of the Chancellery, appointed Grand Marshal, and granted a gold tally. In Kaitai 5 he attended court; on the return journey at Bei'an Prefecture he died, Shengzong suspended court for seven days, and he was posthumously titled Imperial Uncle Xiaozhen.

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