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Duan Zhengchun

Type Figure Region China Time c. 1065–1115 Also known as Zhongzong of Dali、Emperor Wen'an、Master Xiukong

Duan Zhengchun, fifteenth emperor of the Dali Kingdom, temple name Zhongzong, posthumous name Emperor Wen'an.…

Timeline

  1. 1096–1100Dali · DaliAfter his brother Duan Zhengming abdicated to Gao Shengtai, the Great Zhong state lasted only two years. In 1096 Gao Taiming, following his father's dying wish, returned power to the Duan clan, enthroned Duan Zhengchun, restored the name Dali, changed the era name to Tianshou, and appointed Gao Taiming as chancellor.
  2. 1101–1108Dali · DaliReal power in court remained with the Gao clan, and Duan Zhengchun feared the powerful ministers. In 1102 he repaired Chuxiong city and bestowed it on Gao Mingliang; in 1103 he sent Gao Taiyun as envoy to Song to seek scriptures and medical books; in 1105 he received tribute from Burma, Persia, and others. During this period Dali maintained relations with Song and neighboring tribes.
  3. 1108–1115Wuwei Temple · DaliIn 1108 he yielded the throne to his son Duan Heyu (Duan Zhengyan), entered Wuwei Temple to become a monk with the dharma name Master Xiukong, and later built Longtan Temple at Jizu Mountain. Between 1111 and 1120 he was no longer on the throne and was active in Dali as a monk.

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