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Death of Western Xia's Yizong, Li Liangzuo (1067)

Type Event Region East Asia Time 1067

In 1067 CE, Yizong Li Liangzuo, son of Jingzong Li Yuanhao, died after twenty years on the throne at about age twenty-one, triggering a succession cr…

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  1. 1067Xingqing Prefecture · Western XiaYizong Li Liangzuo died at Xingqing Prefecture, ending his reign begun in 1048. Records note he ascended young with a regent dowager, fought repeated wars with Song after taking personal rule, and repaired relations late in life.
  2. 1067Xingqing Prefecture · Western XiaThe Western Xia court held a state mourning, designated young son Li Bingchang as heir, and Empress Dowager Liang prepared to rule as regent in her capacity as birth mother, notifying Song and Liao of the mourning (envoys sent per custom).

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