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Wu

Founding Liang emperor from 502 to 549 · Academics · Lived 464 to 549 · aged 85

Emperor Wu of Liang, personal name Xiao Yan (蕭衍), courtesy name Shuda (叔達), childhood name Lian'er (練兒), was the founding emperor of the Chinese Liang dynasty, during the Northern and Southern dynasties period. His reign, until its end, was one of the most stable and prosperous among the Southern dynasties.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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He came from the same Xiao clan of Lanling (蘭陵蕭氏) that ruled the preceding Southern Qi dynasty, but from a different branch.

Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 464 to 549 · aged 85