Chai Rong

Chinese emperor during the Five Dynasties

Chai Rong - Chinese emperor during the Five Dynasties
Born

October 27th, 921
1103 years ago

Died

July 27th, 959
1066 years ago — 37 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

China

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Ruled as emperor of the Later Zhou dynasty in China. Ascended the throne in the early 10th century and maintained a relatively stable regime during a period of fragmentation and political turmoil known as the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Focused on military campaigns against rival states and implemented various administrative reforms to strengthen central authority. His reign contributed to the eventual unification of China under the Song dynasty.

Ruled during the Later Zhou dynasty

Maintained stability in a fragmented era

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