Overview
Xiao Xiaozhong was a Northern Privy Commissioner.
Other names
| Type | English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtesy name | Saban | 撒板 | Sǎbǎn |
| Childhood name | Tugusi | 圖古斯 | Túgǔsī |
| Posthumous name | King of Chu | 楚國王 |
Life and dates
Death
- AD 1043 十二年Directly stated · History of Liao 19, passage 87
- AD 1043 重熙12年Directly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 99
Attested activity
- AD 1021 to AD 1031 太平中Directly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 90
- AD 1043 十二年Dated from the passage context · History of Liao 19, passages 68-69, 87, 103
- AD 1041 十年Dated from the passage context · History of Liao 19, passages 2, 23
- AD 1043 弟孝先、孝忠、孝友Dated from the passage context · History of Liao 87, passages 35, 147
- AD 1031 to AD 1055 興宗仁懿皇后父孝穆Dated from the passage context · History of Liao 67, passages 161, 204
- AD 1043 重熙12年Directly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 96
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- AD 1038 重熙7年Directly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 91
- AD 1012 to AD 1021 開泰中Directly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 89
Family
Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.
- Sibling of Xiao Xiaoyou (蕭孝友)elder brother 兄 · Full siblingsDirectly stated · History of Liao 87, passage 69
- Spouse of Shuogu (槊古)given in marriage 下嫁 · MarriageDirectly stated · History of Liao 65, passage 118
- Spouse of Princess Yueguo (越國公主)princess (married to) 公主 · Marriage
married 尚 · MarriageDirectly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 89 - Parent of Asu (阿速)son 子Sources vary in certainty · History of Liao 81, passage 103; History of Liao 67, passages 204-205
- Sibling of Xiao Xiaomu (蕭孝穆)younger brother 弟 · Full siblingsDirectly stated · History of Liao 87, passage 35
Key source chapters
- History of Liao, Chapter 81 Volume 81 Biographies 11: Yelu Shilu, Wang Jizhong, Xiao Xiaozhong, Chen Zhaogun, Xiao Hezhuo 8 passages
- History of Liao, Chapter 19 Volume 19 Annals 19: Xingzong 2 4 passages
- History of Liao, Chapter 87 Volume 87 Biographies 17: 2 passages
- History of Liao, Chapter 65 Volume 65 Tables 3: Princesses 1 passage
- History of Liao, Chapter 67 Volume 67 Tables 5: Families of Imperial Consorts 1 passage
Career and standing
- attendant gentleman 祗候郎君Appointed · From Source Date: Text: 開泰中 · Western Interval: Start: AD 1012 · End: AD 1021Directly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 89
- chancellor of the Northern Prefecture 北府宰相Appointed · From Source Date: Text: 太平中 · Reign Id: liao-taiping · Western Interval: Start: AD 1021 · End: AD 1031Directly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 90
- chief inspector of the Palace Front 殿前都點檢AppointedDirectly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 89
- commissioner of the imperial son-in-law 駙馬都尉AppointedDirectly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 89
- commissioner of the Northern Chancellery 北院樞密使Appointed · From Source Date: Text: 重熙12年 · Western Year: AD 1043Directly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 96
- defender of the Eastern Capital 東京留守Appointed · From Source Date: Text: 重熙7年 · Western Year: AD 1038Directly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 91
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- Northern Privy Commissioner 北院樞密使AppointedDirectly stated · History of Liao 19, passage 69
- Eastern Capital regent 東京留守HeldDirectly stated · History of Liao 19, passage 23
- Northern Privy Commissioner 北院樞密使HeldDirectly stated · History of Liao 67, passage 204
- Prince of Chu 楚王Enfeoffed · From Source Date: Text: 重熙12年 · Western Year: AD 1043Directly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 96
- King of Chu 楚國王Posthumously enfeoffedDirectly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 100
- Prince of Chu 楚王EnfeoffedDirectly stated · History of Liao 19, passage 69
- King of Chu 楚國王Posthumously enfeoffedDirectly stated · History of Liao 19, passage 103
Places and affiliations
- Polity Id liao · Relation ServedDirectly stated · History of Liao 19, passage 23; History of Liao 81, passage 89
- Polity Id liao · Relation ServedStrongly inferred · History of Liao 67, passage 204
- Polity Id liao · Relation Subject ofStrongly inferred · History of Liao 65, passage 118
Works and attributed material
- Memorial · Author · Direct quotationDirectly stated · History of Liao 81, passages 97-98
- Speech · Speaker · Direct quotationDirectly stated · History of Liao 81, passages 92-94
Events and relationships
- Proposed merging Northern and Southern ChancelleryPolitical · Petitioner · Outcome Died before carried outDirectly stated · History of Liao 81, passages 97-99
- Urged relaxation of Bohai cuju banPolitical · Petitioner · Outcome Court assentedDirectly stated · History of Liao 81, passages 92-95
- Administrative investigation · Ordered to identify incorruptible and capable officialsDirectly stated · History of Liao 19, passage 23
Assessments and attributes
- Assessment had qualities worthy of praise · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 86
- noted for bold generosityCharacterDirectly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 88
- Item palace households to guard the tomb 宮戶守冢 · Relation Bestowed for tombDirectly stated · History of Liao 81, passage 102
Source notes
- Historicity historicalDirectly stated · History of Liao 65, passage 118
References in the histories
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