About Yelü Xiuge
Yelü Xiuge was a Chinese military personnel.
Yelü Xiuge (died 998) was a Khitan general and politician in imperial China's Liao dynasty. He commanded a disciplined army and fought the Song forces for several decades, taking care to not harm any innocent individual. The History of Liao records that adults during the Song Dynasty would yell "Here comes Yuyue (于越)!" to stop children from crying. Yuyue was Yelü Xiuge's title.
Yelü Xiuge's tomb was discovered in 2002 in Fuxin, Liaoning Province, China.
In popular culture Portrayed by Ruan Shengwen in the 2020 Chinese TV series The Legend of Xiao Chuo.
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Who was Yelü Xiuge?
Liao Dynasty general
When did Yelü Xiuge die?
Yelü Xiuge died in 998.
What was Yelü Xiuge's occupation?
Yelü Xiuge was a military personnel.
What nationality was Yelü Xiuge?
Yelü Xiuge was Chinese.
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