Emperor Taizu of Liao

Emperor of the Khitans and founder of the Liao dynasty (872-926)
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Emperor Taizu of Liao

Summary

Emperor Taizu of Liao is a human[1]. He was born on 872[2]. He died on September 6, 926[3]. He worked as an aristocrat[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Emperor Taizu of Liao was born on 872[2].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao died on September 6, 926[3].
  • Burial took place at Zuling Mausoleum[6].
  • Burial took place at Liao Ancestors Mausoleum[7].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao's father was Yelü Sala[8].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao's mother was Empress Dowager Yaonian Yanmujin[9].
  • Among Emperor Taizu of Liao's spouses was Shulü Ping[10].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao was married to Xiao Shi[11].
  • A child of Emperor Taizu of Liao was Yelü Bei[12].
  • A child of Emperor Taizu of Liao was Emperor Taizong of Liao[13].
  • A child of Emperor Taizu of Liao was Yelü Zhigu[14].
  • A child of Emperor Taizu of Liao was Yelü Lihu[15].
  • A child of Emperor Taizu of Liao was Yelü Yaliguo[16].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao held citizenship in Liao dynasty[17].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao worked as an aristocrat[4].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao held the position of Emperor of China[18].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao is recorded as male[19].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao's family is recorded as Liao dynasty[21].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao's Commons category is recorded as Emperor Taizu of Liao[22].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao's family name is recorded as Yelü[23].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao's family name is recorded as Liu[24].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao's described by source is recorded as History of Liao[25].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao's temple name is recorded as 太祖[26].
  • Emperor Taizu of Liao's posthumous name is recorded as 大聖大明神烈天皇帝[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Emperor Taizu of Liao was born on 872[2]. His father was Yelü Sala[8]. His mother was Empress Dowager Yaonian Yanmujin[9].

Career and Affiliations

Emperor Taizu of Liao's professions included aristocrat[4]. He held the position of Emperor of China[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Shulü Ping[10], a politician[28], 0879–0953[29], of Liao dynasty[30] and Xiao Shi[11]. Children include Yelü Bei[12], a poet[31], 0899–0937[32], of Liao dynasty[33]; Emperor Taizong of Liao[13], an aristocrat[34], 0902–0947[35], of Liao dynasty[36]; Yelü Zhigu[14], of Liao dynasty[37]; Yelü Lihu[15], a military personnel[38], 0911–0960[39], of Liao dynasty[40]; and Yelü Yaliguo[16], an aristocrat[41], of Liao dynasty[42].

Death and Burial

Emperor Taizu of Liao died on September 6, 926[3]. Recorded place of burial include Zuling Mausoleum[6] and Liao Ancestors Mausoleum[7].

Why It Matters

Emperor Taizu of Liao has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He is credited with the discovery of Khitan large script[44], a writing system[45], founded in 0920[46].

FAQs

Who were Emperor Taizu of Liao's parents?

Emperor Taizu of Liao's father was Yelü Sala[8]. Emperor Taizu of Liao's mother was Empress Dowager Yaonian Yanmujin[9].

Who was Emperor Taizu of Liao married to?

Emperor Taizu of Liao's spouses include Shulü Ping[10] and Xiao Shi[11].

What did Emperor Taizu of Liao do for work?

Emperor Taizu of Liao worked as aristocrat[4].

What did Emperor Taizu of Liao discover?

Emperor Taizu of Liao is credited as discoverer of Khitan large script[44].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
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  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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