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Emperor Gongdi of Later Zhou
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Emperor Gongdi (952-960) was the last emperor of the Chinese Later Zhou Dynasty. He succeeded his father, Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou upon his death during a military campaign in 959. In 960, Gongdi was overthrown and killed by Zhao Kuangyin, who founded the Song Dynasty.
References
Mote, F.W. (1999). Imperial China (900-1800). Harvard University Press, 13,14.
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