Liu Jiyuan

Liu Jiyuan (劉繼元) (died in 992), also known by his regnal name Emperor Yingwu of (Northern) Han ((北)漢英武帝), was the last ruler of China's Northern Han kingdom in its Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. He was the grandson of Liu Min. He ruled Northern Han from 968 until 979, when he surrendered to the Song forces under Emperor Taizong of Song.

Emperor Yingwu of Northern Han
北漢英武帝
Emperor of Northern Han
Full name
Family name: Liú ()
Given name: Jìyuán ()
Name at birth: Hé Jìyuán ()
FatherSir He (何氏)
MotherLady Liu (劉氏)
Liu Jiyuan
Traditional Chinese劉繼元
Simplified Chinese刘继元

References

  • Mote, F.W. (1999). Imperial China (900-1800). Harvard University Press. pp. 11–15. ISBN 0-674-01212-7.


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