Li Chongjin
General during the Later Zhou and Song dynasties
About Li Chongjin
Li Chongjin was a Chinese politician, military commander and rebel.
Li Chongjin (; died 960) was a military general during imperial China's Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and the subsequent Song dynasty. A nephew of Later Zhou's founding emperor Guo Wei, he rose to high ranks in the Later Zhou military. When Later Zhou was overthrown by Zhao Kuangyin who founded Song, Li Chongjin initially submitted to Zhao but eventually rebelled. He was defeated and committed suicide.
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Who was Li Chongjin?
general during the Later Zhou and Song dynasties
When was Li Chongjin born?
Li Chongjin was born in Taiyuan.
When did Li Chongjin die?
Li Chongjin died in 960.
What was Li Chongjin's occupation?
Li Chongjin was a politician, military commander and rebel.
What nationality was Li Chongjin?
Li Chongjin was Chinese.
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