Emperor Shizong of Liao

3rd emperor of the Liao dynasty

919 CE to 951 CE

The Emperor Shizong of Liao (January 29, 919 – October 7, 951), born as Yelü Ruan, also known as Wuyu, is the third emperor of Liao dynasty, reigning from May 16, 947 to October 7, 951.

He is the son of Prince Bei, the eldest son of Abaoji, the founder of the Khitan Empire.

He comes to power after the death of his uncle, Emperor Taizong, who had raised him after his father left for China and the court of the Later Tang Dynasty.

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