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Yelu Hongji
MedievalEmperorKhitan Empire1032 — 1101
Liao emperor depicted in Chinese art.
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Quick Facts
Born
1032
Died
1101
Country
Khitan Empire
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)35
Political (20%)47
Influence (20%)55
Legacy (20%)43
Leadership (15%)74
Strategy (15%)43
Total Score50.5
Yelu Hongji — Complete Timeline
1055 AD
Accession as Eighth Liao EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major
Yelu Hongji became the eighth Liao emperor after the death of his father, Yelu Zongzhen. His reign was characterized by a focus on cultural pursuits and the maintenance of peace with the Song dynasty.
Liao dynastySuccessionCultural focus
Impact: regional
1060 AD
Maintenance of Peace with SongPolitical Action
Yelu Hongji maintained the peace established by the Treaty of Shanyuan, avoiding military conflict with the Song dynasty. His reign was a period of relative stability and prosperity for the Liao state.
Liao dynastyPeaceStability
Impact: regionalconstructive
1070 AD
Patronage of Chinese Art and CultureCultural
Yelu Hongji was a noted patron of Chinese art and culture, commissioning paintings and supporting the work of Chinese artists at the Liao court. His reign saw the production of notable artworks that depicted Liao court life and Buddhist themes.
Liao dynastyArt patronageChinese culture
Impact: regionalconstructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
10
Legacy
9
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