Xiao Tong

Crown Prince of Liang Dynasty
Person human Q1039198
Xiao Tong
Wang Qi, Wang Siyiji (王圻 王思義輯) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Xiao Tong

Summary

Xiao Tong is a human[1]. His place of birth was China[2]. He was born on 501[3]. He died on May 30, 531[4]. He worked as a writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in China[2], Xiao Tong…
  • Xiao Tong was born on 501[3].
  • Xiao Tong died on May 30, 531[4].
  • Xiao Tong's father was Wu[7].
  • Xiao Tong's mother was Ding Lingguang[8].
  • Xiao Tong was married to Empress Cai[9].
  • Xiao Tong was married to Empress Dowager Gong[10].
  • A child of Xiao Tong was Emperor Xuan of Western Liang[11].
  • A child of Xiao Tong was Xiao Huan[12].
  • A child of Xiao Tong was Xiao Yu[13].
  • A child of Xiao Tong was Xiao ??[14].
  • A child of Xiao Tong was Xiao Jian[15].
  • Xiao Tong held citizenship in Liang dynasty[16].
  • Xiao Tong worked as a writer[5].
  • A notable work attributed to Xiao Tong is Wen Xuan[17].
  • Xiao Tong is recorded as male[18].
  • Xiao Tong's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Xiao Tong's family is recorded as Clan Xiao of Lanling[20].
  • Xiao Tong's ancestral home is recorded as Dantu County[21].
  • Xiao Tong's Commons category is recorded as Xiao Tong[22].
  • The cause of death was drowning[23].
  • Xiao Tong's family name is recorded as Xiao[24].
  • Xiao Tong's described by source is recorded as Book of Liang[25].
  • Xiao Tong's described by source is recorded as History of Southern Dynasties[26].
  • Xiao Tong's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Xiao Tong was born in China[2]. He was born on 501[3]. His father was Wu[7]. His mother was Ding Lingguang[8].

Career and Affiliations

Xiao Tong's professions included writer[5].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Xiao Tong is Wen Xuan[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Empress Cai[9] and Empress Dowager Gong[10], of Liang dynasty[28]. Children include Emperor Xuan of Western Liang[11], 0519–0562[29], of Western Liang dynasty[30]; Xiao Huan[12], a military personnel[31], 0515–0549[32], of Liang dynasty[33]; Xiao Yu[13], 0519–0550[34]; Xiao ??[14], of Liang dynasty[35]; and Xiao Jian[15].

Death and Burial

Xiao Tong died on May 30, 531[4]. The cause of death was drowning[23].

Why It Matters

Xiao Tong ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Works attributed to him include Wen Xuan[38], a literary work[39].

FAQs

Where was Xiao Tong born?

Xiao Tong was born in China[2].

Who were Xiao Tong's parents?

Xiao Tong's father was Wu[7]. Xiao Tong's mother was Ding Lingguang[8].

Who was Xiao Tong married to?

Xiao Tong's spouses include Empress Cai[9] and Empress Dowager Gong[10].

What did Xiao Tong do for work?

Xiao Tong worked as writer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Family name Xiao
    Sibling Princess Lin'angong, Princess Fuyang, Princess Yongjia +12
    Languages spoken, written or signed Chinese
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