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Li Yuanhao

Type Figure Region Asia Time 1003–1048 Also known as Weiming Yuanhao、Taizu of Xia、Emperor Wulie、Zhao Yuanhao (name bestowed by Song)

Li Yuanhao was the founding emperor of Western Xia and son of Li Deming. Between 1011 and 1020, still crown prince, he practiced archery and horseman…

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  1. 1011–1020Xingqing Prefecture · Xingqing PrefectureDuring this period Li Yuanhao was aged eight to seventeen. Li Deming ordered him to study military classics, review the troops, and sent him on missions to the Song and Liao to observe the situation. Records describe him as bold and resolute, fond of reading military books, gradually revealing talent for commanding armies.
  2. 1032–1048Xingqing Prefecture · Xingqing PrefectureAfter succeeding in 1032 he discarded the titles bestowed by the Song and Liao; in 1038 he declared himself emperor, adopted the era name Xiandao, and created a script. He fought the Song repeatedly at Sanchuankou, Haoshuichuan, and Lin and Fu, expanding territory in the northwest. In 1048 he was assassinated by his crown prince Ninglingge.

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