People Who Died in 945
Zhuo Yanming
Chinese Buddhist monk and emperor
Died
July 4th, 945 1079 years ago — None years old
A prominent figure in China's history, served as both a Buddhist monk and an emperor during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Zhuo Yanming was instrumental in promoting Buddhism across the region. Held the title of emperor for a brief period and contributed to the religious landscape by integrating Buddhist teachings with governance. His tenure marked a significant intersection between religion and political authority in medieval China.
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