Prince of Yan (燕國王)

Overview

Prince of Yan was a Royal Family Member.

PeriodSong, Liao, and Jin

IdentityHistorical · Male · Title only

Roles

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Life and dates

Age

9
Reckoning Stated
Directly stated · History of Liao 95, passage 51

Attested activity

AD 1055 to AD 1064 清寧初
Directly stated · History of Liao 95, passages 50-51

References in the histories

History of Liao, Chapter 95Volume 95 Biographies 25: Yelu Honggu, Yelu Maliu, Xiao Dilie, Yelu Shilu, Yelu Chenjianu, Yelu Teme, Yelu Xiantong, Xiao Susa, Yelu Dabeinu · 1 passage

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適帝與燕國王射鹿俱中，王時年九歲，帝悅，陳家奴應制進詩。 Once when the emperor and the Prince of Yan both struck the deer in a hunt — the prince was only nine — the emperor was delighted, and Chenjianu composed a poem on imperial command.