Abaoji (872–6 September 926), posthumously known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizu of Liao,[1] was a Khitan leader and the founding emperor of the Liao dynasty of China, ruling from 916 to 926.[2] He had a sinicised name, Yelü Yi; some sources suggest that Abaoji's family name, Yelü, was adopted during his lifetime,[2] although there is no consensus amongst historians on this point.
Quick Facts Emperor Taizu of Liao 遼太祖, Emperor of the Liao dynasty ...
Emperor Taizu of Liao 遼太祖 |
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Reign | 916–926 |
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Predecessor | Dynasty established |
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Successor | Emperor Taizong |
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Born | Abaoji (阿保機) 872 |
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Died | 6 September 926(926-09-06) (aged 53–54) |
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Spouse | Empress Shulü Ping |
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Family name: Yēlǜ (耶律) Khitan given name: Ābǎojī (阿保機) Sinicised given name: Yì (億) | |
Shence (神冊): 916–922 Tianzan (天贊): 922–926 Tianxian (天顯): 926 | |
Emperor Dasheng Daming Tian (大聖大明天皇帝) | |
Emperor Dàshèng Dàmíng Shénliè Tiān (大聖大明神烈天皇帝), shortly Emperor Tiān (天皇帝 or 天帝) | |
Tàizŭ (太祖) |
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House | Yelü |
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Dynasty | Liao |
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Father | Yelü Saladi |
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Mother | Xiao Yanmujin |
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Abaoji was born in 872 in Southern Mongolia and had a turbulent childhood. His grandfather was killed in a conflict between tribes, and his father and uncles fled. He was hidden by his grandmother for his safety. He became khagan of the Khitans on 27 February 907, [3]and was subsequently enthroned as emperor in 916, proclaiming his own era name.[4] He died on 6 September 926.[3] He was responsible for the conquest and unification of all of Inner Mongolia, northern China and southern Manchuria.[2] After the Khitan Empire became the Liao dynasty in 942, Abaoji was posthumously considered a Liao emperor.