Emperor Gongdi of Later Zhou
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Emperor Gongdi (952-960) was the last emperor of the Chinese Later Zhou Dynasty. He succeeded his father, Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou upon his death during a military campaign in 959. In 960, Gongdi was overthrown and killed by Zhao Kuangyin, who founded the Song Dynasty.
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Emperor Gongdi of Later Zhou
House of Chai (954-960)
Born: 952 Died: 960 |
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| Preceded by Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou |
Emperor of the Later Zhou Dynasty 959-960 |
Succeeded by The Emperor Taizu (Song Dynasty) |
[edit] References
Mote, F.W. (1999). Imperial China (900-1800). Harvard University Press, 13,14.
