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Yelü Zongzhen

Type Figure Region Liao dynasty Time c. 1016–1055 Also known as Emperor Xingzong of Liao、Yelü Zongzhen (Emperor Xingzong of Liao)、Xingzong

Yelü Zongzhen (1016–1055), the eighth emperor of Liao, temple name Xingzong.…

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  1. 1051–1054Upper Capital Linhuo Prefecture · Chifeng CityIn his later years Xingzong continued to direct Liao state affairs, maintaining the post-Chanyuan Treaty order with Northern Song and exchanging envoys, while strengthening control over the various peoples within his realm and the frontier defenses, preparing for his son Yelü Hongji's succession.
  2. 1055On the journey south · North ChinaIn August of Chongxi 24, Xingzong died while traveling south from the Southern Capital (present-day Beijing), leaving an edict appointing his eldest son Yelü Hongji as emperor; Liao entered the era of Daozong.

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