Yelu Ruan

MedievalEmperorKhitan Empire918 — 951

Third Liao emperor, assassinated.

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Quick Facts

Born

918

Died

951

Country

Khitan Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score38.7

Yelu Ruan — Complete Timeline

947 AD

Accession as Third Liao EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major

Yelu Ruan, nephew of Yelu Deguang, seized the Liao throne after his uncle's death. His accession was contested by other Khitan nobles, leading to internal strife within the Liao court.

Liao dynastySuccessionCoup

Impact: regional

951 AD

Assassination of Yelu RuanPolitical Action◆ Major

Yelu Ruan was assassinated by a Khitan noble, likely due to his unpopularity and the instability of his reign. His death ended a short and turbulent rule, leading to the accession of Yelu Jing.

Liao dynastyAssassinationPolitical instability

Impact: regionaltragic