Yeli Renrong
Scholar official of the former medieval Western Xia Dynasty of China in the 11th century
About Yeli Renrong
Yeli Renrong was a politician.
Yeli Renrong (Tangut: ; , died 1042) was a scholar and official who served in the court of the Western Xia dynasty of China. He was a trusted official of the Western Xia founder Emperor Jingzong. According to the official History of Song, the Emperor Jingzong commanded him to design the complex Tangut script in 1036 or 1038, based on Chinese writing, for use in writing the Tangut language.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Yeli Renrong?
scholar official of the former medieval Western Xia Dynasty of China in the 11th century
When did Yeli Renrong die?
Yeli Renrong died in 1042.
What was Yeli Renrong's occupation?
Yeli Renrong was a politician.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yeli Renrong. https://biography.guide/yeli-renrong/
MLA: "Yeli Renrong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/yeli-renrong/.
Chicago: "Yeli Renrong." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/yeli-renrong/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:27 UTC