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Li Jing (Southern Tang)

Type Figure Region Asia Time 916–961 Also known as Li Jing、Central Ruler of Southern Tang、Boyù

Li Jing (916–961), second ruler of Southern Tang, known as its Central Ruler;…

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  1. 943–958Jinling · JiangsuIn 943 he succeeded his father Li Bian as ruler of Southern Tang, changed the era name to Baoda; in the early period Jiangnan remained prosperous and arts and scholarship thrived.
  2. 958–961Jinling · JiangsuDefeated in war with the Later Zhou, he was forced to cede fourteen Huainan prefectures and drop the imperial title; the state was greatly weakened, and before dying in 961 he passed the throne to Li Yu.

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