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Xiao Chuo

empress of Emperor Jingzong of Liao dynasty (r. 982-1009); CDBD ID=43666

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Also known as Shengsheng Xuanjian Huanghou, Empress Dowager Chengtian, Chengtian Huangtaihou

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Occupation: monarch
Position held: emperor
Citizenship: Liao dynasty
Born: 953
Died: December 23, 1009

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Xiao Yanyan (; 953–1009), also known as Empress Dowager Chengtian (承天皇太后) was a Khitan empress and military leader of imperial China's Liao dynasty. She was regent on behalf of her son from 982. History Xiao Yanyan was the 3rd child of Xiao Siwen (蕭思溫), Liao's chancellor. Also referred to by the name Xiao Chuo, Xiao's original Khitan family name was Bali (拔裏氏). She was the youngest of the Xiao sisters, along with Xiao Hunian and Lady Xiao. Xiao later married Emperor Jingzong of Liao and would go on to bear the crown Prince Yelü Longxu. Being granted the title of Empress, Xiao was influential during her husband's reign.

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