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Li Deming

Type Figure Region Asia Time 981–1032 Also known as Zhao Deming (surname granted by Song)、Posthumously honored as Taizong of Western Xia

Li Deming was the second leader of Western Xia, succeeding his father Li Jiqian over the Tangut tribes and holding the title of Dingnan military comm…

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  1. 1004–1010Lingzhou · LingzhouAfter Li Jiqian's death Li Deming succeeded, first submitting to Liao seeking the title Prince of Xiping, then making peace with Song and receiving the title Dingnan military commissioner, maintaining room for independence between Song and Liao.
  2. 1011–1020Xingzhou (Xingqing Prefecture) · Xingqing PrefectureDuring this period Li Deming moved his seat to Xingzhou and expanded the city walls, developing agriculture and trade and attracting Tangut and Han settlers; outwardly he still submitted to Song and courted Liao while secretly building up armaments and ordering his son Li Yuanhao to study warfare.
  3. 1021–1032Xingqing Prefecture · Xingqing PrefectureIn his later years he made Li Yuanhao crown prince; he died in 1032 and was posthumously honored with the temple name Taizong. His reign laid the political and material foundations for Li Yuanhao's founding of the empire and imperial title.

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