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Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia

1084 – 1139

Emperor of the Western Xia Dynasty

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Lived 1084 – 1139 (aged 54–55). Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia was a Chinese.

Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia (1084–1139), born Li Qianshun , was the fourth emperor of the Western Xia dynasty of China, ruling from 1086 to 1139. His reign began at the age of three, when his father Li Bingchang died. He remained under the regency of the Empress Dowager Zhaojian until she was poisoned in 1099 by a Liao envoy.

Li's reign included further sinification and removed the power of some significant Tangut clans, which had remained a powerful political force—appointing tribal leaders as kings, forcing them under his power and influence. His reign saw incursions by the neighboring Liao and Northern Song dynasties, and a series of military defeats from 1114. He established Confucianist-led administration for several political quarters including civil and military, centralising his power. Buddhism was prevalent during his reign, and the scriptures were translated to the Tangut language.

Family Consorts and issue:

Empress, of the Yelü clan (皇后耶律氏), personal name Nanxian (南仙), Princess Cheng'an (成安公主) Li Ren'ai, Crown Prince (世子 李仁愛) (1108–1125), 1st son Empress, of the Ren clan (皇后任氏) Noble Consort, of the Cao clan (貴妃曹氏) Li Renxiai, Emperor Renzong (西夏仁宗 李仁孝: 1124 – 16 October 1193), 2nd son Li Renyou, Prince of Yue (越王 李仁友; d. 1190), 3rd son

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Important facts

Born
1084
Birth century
Died
1139
Nationality
Also known as
Li Qianshun, Shèngwéndì, Shengwendi, Emperor Chongzong

Family & relationships

Parent
Emperor Huizong of Western Xia
Parent
Empress Zhaojian

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia?

emperor of the Western Xia Dynasty

When was Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia born?

Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia was born in 1084.

When did Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia die?

Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia died in 1139.

What nationality was Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia?

Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia

· Wikidata: Q7451

· DBpedia: Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia

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