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Founding of Northern Qi

Type Event Region China Time 550

In 550 CE, Gao Yang deposed Emperor Xiaojing of Eastern Wei, declared himself emperor with the state title Qi (Northern Qi), and made Ye the capital.

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  1. 547–549Ye · HebeiAfter the powerful Eastern Wei minister Gao Huan died, his son Gao Cheng took over control of the government and continued to dominate Emperor Xiaojing. After Gao Cheng was assassinated, his brother Gao Yang seized supreme power, further consolidating the Gao family's hold on Eastern Wei.
  2. 550Ye · HebeiIn 550 CE, Gao Yang deposed Emperor Xiaojing of Eastern Wei, declared himself emperor, changed the state title to Qi, and made Ye the capital, becoming Emperor Wenxuan of Northern Qi. Eastern Wei thus ended, and Northern Qi became the new dominant regime in the north.

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