Zhilugu (直魯古) | 24 Histories

Overview

Zhilugu was a ruler and Royal Family Member.

Life and dates

Death

Directly stated · History of Liao 30, passage 206

Attested activity

AD 1178 to AD 1211 改元天禧，在位三十四年
Directly stated · History of Liao 30, passage 203

Family

Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.

Spouse of Empress of Zhilugu (直魯古皇后)
empress 皇后
Directly stated · History of Liao 30, passage 205
Child of Yilie (夷列)
second son 次子
Directly stated · History of Liao 30, passage 203
Sibling of Eldest son of Yilie (夷列長子)
younger brother of the elder son 次子/長子 · Full siblings
Strongly inferred · History of Liao 30, passages 132, 203

Career and standing

AD 1178 改元天禧
Directly stated · History of Liao 30, passage 203
AD 1211 時秋出獵
With Quchulu (屈出律)
Directly stated · History of Liao 30, passage 204

References in the histories

History of Liao, Chapter 30Volume 30 Annals 30: Emperor Tianzuo 4: Ye Luchun, Ye Luyali, Ye Ludashi and Son: Yilie, Yi Lie and Younger Sister: Pu Suwan, Yi Lieci and Son: Zhilugu · 4 passages

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天祚皇帝四耶律淳耶律雅里耶律大石子:夷列夷列妹:普速完夷列次子:直魯古 Emperor Tianzuo IV; Yelü Chun; Yelü Yali; Yelü Dashi — Yilie; Yilie's sister Pusuwan; Yilie's second son Zhilugu

仁宗次子直魯古即位，改元天禧，在位三十四年。 Renzong's second son Zhilugu took the throne, changed the era to Tianxi, and reigned thirty-four years.

遂襲遼衣冠，尊直魯古為太上皇，皇后為皇太后，朝夕問起居，以侍終焉。 He thereupon adopted Liao dress and regalia, honored Zhilugu as Retired Emperor and the empress as Empress Dowager, morning and evening inquired after their health, and served them to the end.

直魯古死，遼絕。 When Zhilugu died, Liao was extinguished.