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About Xiao Siwen
Xiao Siwen, childhood nickname Yingu (寅古), noble title Prince of Wei (魏王), was a Chinese politician who served as the chancellor and northern commissioner for military affairs of the Liao dynasty. He was the father of the Xiao sisters. However, for the sake of family glory, he agreed to marry his youngest daughter Xiao Yanyan to the Emperor Jingzong and in 969. After Xiao Yanyan became empress consort, Xiao Siwen was made the Prince of Wei. He was assassinated while accompanying Emperor Jingzong on a hunt in 970.
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- politician
- Position held
- chancellor
- Citizenship
- Liao dynasty
- Died
- 970