Emperor Shengzong of Liao (Chinese: 遼聖宗; pinyin: Liáo Shèngzōng) (January 16, 982 – June 25, 1031), born as Yelü Longxu (Chinese: 耶律隆绪), succeeded Emperor Jingzong as Emperor of the Liao Dynasty at the age of 12 in 982. As he was too young to actually rule, his mother, Empress Dowager Xiao, effectively ruled the kingdom. He reigned from October 14, 982 to June 25, 1031.
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