Gao Jixing

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Gao Jixing (r. 907-928) Gao Jichang, also known as Gao Jixing, was the founder of Jingnan, also known as Nanping, one of the kingdoms making up the Ten Kingdoms of China’s Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period, traditionally dated as lasting from 907 to 960.

[edit] Rise to Power

Gao Jichang was named the regional military governor of Jiangling in 907 by the rulers of the newly-formed Later Liang Dynasty. After the Later Liang Dynasty fell, he declared himself the new king of Jingnan. He would be king for four years until his death in 928

[edit] Reference

Mote, F.W. (1999). Imperial China (900-1800). Harvard University Press, 11, 16. ISBN 0-674-01212-7. 

Preceded by None (founder of kingdom)

Military governor of Jiangling King of Jingnan 907-924 924-928

Succeeded by Gao Conghui (高從誨)