# List of emperors of the Liao dynasty
## Emperors table

There were nine emperors of the Liao dynasty. The Liao dynasty was a Khitan-led dynasty of China that at its height ruled over what is now Shanxi, Hebei, Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, and Inner Mongolia provinces in China, as well as portions of the Korean peninsula, portions of the Russian Far East, and much of the Mongolian Plateau.
For emperors of the Northern Liao and Qara Khitai (Western Liao), see Northern Liao#Monarchs and Qara Khitai#Sovereigns of Qara Khitai.
Liao dynasty 916-1125 :
| Temple Names (Miao Hao 廟號 miàohào) | Posthumous Names (Shi Hao 諡號 shìhào) | Birth Names | Period of Reigns | Era Names (Nian Hao 年號 niánhào) and their according range of years |
| Convention: "Liao" + temple name except Liao Tianzuodi who is referred using "Liao" + posthumous name |||||
| Taizu (太祖 Tàizǔ) | Shen Tian Huangdi | Yelü Abaoji (耶律阿保機 Yēlǜ Ābǎojī) | 916-926 | Shence (神冊 Shéncè) 916-922 Tianzan (天贊 Tiānzàn) 922-926 |
| Taizong (太宗 Tàizōng) | Xiao Wu Huangdi | Yelü Deguang (耶律德光 Yēlǜ Déguāng) | 926-947 | Tianxian (天顯 Tiānxiǎn) 926-937 Huitong (會同 Huìtóng) 937-947 Datong (大同 Dàtóng) 947 |
| Shizong (世宗 Shìzōng) | Tian Shou Huangdi | Yelü Ruan (耶律阮 Yēlǜ Ruǎn) | 947-951 | Tianlu (天祿 Tiānlù) 947-951 |
| Muzong (穆宗 Mùzōng) | | Yelü Jing (耶律璟 Yēlǜ Jǐng) | 951-969 | Yingli (應曆 Yìnglì) 951-969 |
| Jingzong (景宗 Jǐngzōng) | | Yelü Xian (耶律賢 Yēlǜ Xián) | 969-982 | Baoning (保寧 Bǎoníng) 969-979 Qianheng (乾亨 Qiánhēng) 979-982 |
| Shengzong (聖宗 Shèngzōng) | Wen Wu Da Xiao Xuan Huangdi | Yelü Longxu (耶律隆緒 Yēlǜ Lóngxù) | 982-1031 | Qianheng (乾亨 Qiánhēng) 982 Tonghe (統和 Tǒnghé) 983-1012 Kaitai (開泰 Kāitài) 1012-1021 Taiping (太平 Tàipíng) 1021-1031 |
| Xingzong (興宗 Xīngzōng) | Xiao Zheng Huangdi | Yelü Zongzhen (耶律宗真 Yēlǜ Zōngzhēn) | 1031–1055 | Jingfu (景福 Jǐngfú) 1031-1032 Chongxi (重熙 Chóngxī) 1032-1055 |
| Daozong (道宗 Dàozōng) | | Yelü Hongji (耶律洪基 Yēlǜ Hóngjī) | 1055–1101 | Qingning (清寧 Qīngníng) 1055-1064 Xianyong (咸雍 Xiányōng) 1065-1074 Taikang (太康 Tàikāng) or Dakang (大康 Dàkāng) 1075-1084 Da'an (大安 Dà'ān) 1085-1094 Shouchang (壽昌 Shòuchāng) or Shoulong (壽隆 Shòulóng) 1095-1101 |
| | Tianzuodi (天祚帝 Tiānzuòdì) | Yelü Yanxi (耶律延禧 Yēlǜ Yánxǐ) | 1101–1125 | Qiantong (乾統 Qiántǒng) 1101-1110 Tianqing (天慶 Tiānqìng) 1111-1120 Baoda (保大 Bǎodà) 1121-1125 |

## Emperors family tree

Yelü clan - Liao dynasty :
| - Liao dynasty emperors   - Dongdan Kingdom rulers | - Northern Liao rulers   - Qara Khitai rulers |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Nieli 耶律涅里 | Yelü Nieli 耶律涅里 | Yelü Nieli 耶律涅里 | Yelü Nieli 耶律涅里 | Yelü Nieli 耶律涅里 | Yelü Nieli 耶律涅里 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Pidie 耶律毗牒 | Yelü Pidie 耶律毗牒 | Yelü Pidie 耶律毗牒 | Yelü Pidie 耶律毗牒 | Yelü Pidie 耶律毗牒 | Yelü Pidie 耶律毗牒 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Keling 耶律頦領 | Yelü Keling 耶律頦領 | Yelü Keling 耶律頦領 | Yelü Keling 耶律頦領 | Yelü Keling 耶律頦領 | Yelü Keling 耶律頦領 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Noulisi 耶律耨里思 Suzu 肅祖 | Yelü Noulisi 耶律耨里思 Suzu 肅祖 | Yelü Noulisi 耶律耨里思 Suzu 肅祖 | Yelü Noulisi 耶律耨里思 Suzu 肅祖 | Yelü Noulisi 耶律耨里思 Suzu 肅祖 | Yelü Noulisi 耶律耨里思 Suzu 肅祖 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Salade 耶律薩剌德 Yizu 辽懿祖 | Yelü Salade 耶律薩剌德 Yizu 辽懿祖 | Yelü Salade 耶律薩剌德 Yizu 辽懿祖 | Yelü Salade 耶律薩剌德 Yizu 辽懿祖 | Yelü Salade 耶律薩剌德 Yizu 辽懿祖 | Yelü Salade 耶律薩剌德 Yizu 辽懿祖 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Yundeshi 耶律勻德實 Xuanzu 辽玄祖 | Yelü Yundeshi 耶律勻德實 Xuanzu 辽玄祖 | Yelü Yundeshi 耶律勻德實 Xuanzu 辽玄祖 | Yelü Yundeshi 耶律勻德實 Xuanzu 辽玄祖 | Yelü Yundeshi 耶律勻德實 Xuanzu 辽玄祖 | Yelü Yundeshi 耶律勻德實 Xuanzu 辽玄祖 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Saladi 耶律撤剌的 Dezu 辽德祖 | Yelü Saladi 耶律撤剌的 Dezu 辽德祖 | Yelü Saladi 耶律撤剌的 Dezu 辽德祖 | Yelü Saladi 耶律撤剌的 Dezu 辽德祖 | Yelü Saladi 耶律撤剌的 Dezu 辽德祖 | Yelü Saladi 耶律撤剌的 Dezu 辽德祖 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Abaoji 耶律阿保機 Taizu 太祖 872–907–926 | Yelü Abaoji 耶律阿保機 Taizu 太祖 872–907–926 | Yelü Abaoji 耶律阿保機 Taizu 太祖 872–907–926 | Yelü Abaoji 耶律阿保機 Taizu 太祖 872–907–926 | Yelü Abaoji 耶律阿保機 Taizu 太祖 872–907–926 | Yelü Abaoji 耶律阿保機 Taizu 太祖 872–907–926 | Yelü Anduan 耶律安端 ?-947-952 | Yelü Anduan 耶律安端 ?-947-952 | Yelü Anduan 耶律安端 ?-947-952 | Yelü Anduan 耶律安端 ?-947-952 | Yelü Anduan 耶律安端 ?-947-952 | Yelü Anduan 耶律安端 ?-947-952 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Yelü Bei 耶律倍 Yizong 辽义宗 899-926- 930-937 | Yelü Bei 耶律倍 Yizong 辽义宗 899-926- 930-937 | Yelü Bei 耶律倍 Yizong 辽义宗 899-926- 930-937 | Yelü Bei 耶律倍 Yizong 辽义宗 899-926- 930-937 | Yelü Bei 耶律倍 Yizong 辽义宗 899-926- 930-937 | Yelü Bei 耶律倍 Yizong 辽义宗 899-926- 930-937 | Queen Xiao of Dongdan Kingdom 人皇王妃萧氏 ?-930-940 | Queen Xiao of Dongdan Kingdom 人皇王妃萧氏 ?-930-940 | Queen Xiao of Dongdan Kingdom 人皇王妃萧氏 ?-930-940 | Queen Xiao of Dongdan Kingdom 人皇王妃萧氏 ?-930-940 | Queen Xiao of Dongdan Kingdom 人皇王妃萧氏 ?-930-940 | Queen Xiao of Dongdan Kingdom 人皇王妃萧氏 ?-930-940 | Yelü Deguang 耶律德光 Taizong 太宗 902–926–947 | Yelü Deguang 耶律德光 Taizong 太宗 902–926–947 | Yelü Deguang 耶律德光 Taizong 太宗 902–926–947 | Yelü Deguang 耶律德光 Taizong 太宗 902–926–947 | Yelü Deguang 耶律德光 Taizong 太宗 902–926–947 | Yelü Deguang 耶律德光 Taizong 太宗 902–926–947 | Yelü Lihu 耶律李胡 911-960 Zhangsudi 辽章肃帝 | Yelü Lihu 耶律李胡 911-960 Zhangsudi 辽章肃帝 | Yelü Lihu 耶律李胡 911-960 Zhangsudi 辽章肃帝 | Yelü Lihu 耶律李胡 911-960 Zhangsudi 辽章肃帝 | Yelü Lihu 耶律李胡 911-960 Zhangsudi 辽章肃帝 | Yelü Lihu 耶律李胡 911-960 Zhangsudi 辽章肃帝 | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Ruan 耶律阮 Shizong 世宗 918–947–951 | Yelü Ruan 耶律阮 Shizong 世宗 918–947–951 | Yelü Ruan 耶律阮 Shizong 世宗 918–947–951 | Yelü Ruan 耶律阮 Shizong 世宗 918–947–951 | Yelü Ruan 耶律阮 Shizong 世宗 918–947–951 | Yelü Ruan 耶律阮 Shizong 世宗 918–947–951 | Yelü Jing 耶律璟 Muzong 穆宗 931–951–969 | Yelü Jing 耶律璟 Muzong 穆宗 931–951–969 | Yelü Jing 耶律璟 Muzong 穆宗 931–951–969 | Yelü Jing 耶律璟 Muzong 穆宗 931–951–969 | Yelü Jing 耶律璟 Muzong 穆宗 931–951–969 | Yelü Jing 耶律璟 Muzong 穆宗 931–951–969 | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Xian 耶律賢 Jingzong 景宗 948–969–982 | Yelü Xian 耶律賢 Jingzong 景宗 948–969–982 | Yelü Xian 耶律賢 Jingzong 景宗 948–969–982 | Yelü Xian 耶律賢 Jingzong 景宗 948–969–982 | Yelü Xian 耶律賢 Jingzong 景宗 948–969–982 | Yelü Xian 耶律賢 Jingzong 景宗 948–969–982 | | | | | | | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Longxu 耶律隆緒 Shengzong 聖宗 971–982–1031 | Yelü Longxu 耶律隆緒 Shengzong 聖宗 971–982–1031 | Yelü Longxu 耶律隆緒 Shengzong 聖宗 971–982–1031 | Yelü Longxu 耶律隆緒 Shengzong 聖宗 971–982–1031 | Yelü Longxu 耶律隆緒 Shengzong 聖宗 971–982–1031 | Yelü Longxu 耶律隆緒 Shengzong 聖宗 971–982–1031 | | | | | | | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Zongzhen 耶律宗真 Xingzong 興宗 1015–1031–1055 | Yelü Zongzhen 耶律宗真 Xingzong 興宗 1015–1031–1055 | Yelü Zongzhen 耶律宗真 Xingzong 興宗 1015–1031–1055 | Yelü Zongzhen 耶律宗真 Xingzong 興宗 1015–1031–1055 | Yelü Zongzhen 耶律宗真 Xingzong 興宗 1015–1031–1055 | Yelü Zongzhen 耶律宗真 Xingzong 興宗 1015–1031–1055 | | | | | | | Liáo sì Yuándì 辽嗣元帝 | Liáo sì Yuándì 辽嗣元帝 | Liáo sì Yuándì 辽嗣元帝 | Liáo sì Yuándì 辽嗣元帝 | Liáo sì Yuándì 辽嗣元帝 | Liáo sì Yuándì 辽嗣元帝 |
| Yelü Hongji 耶律洪基 Daozong 道宗 1032–1055–1101 | Yelü Hongji 耶律洪基 Daozong 道宗 1032–1055–1101 | Yelü Hongji 耶律洪基 Daozong 道宗 1032–1055–1101 | Yelü Hongji 耶律洪基 Daozong 道宗 1032–1055–1101 | Yelü Hongji 耶律洪基 Daozong 道宗 1032–1055–1101 | Yelü Hongji 耶律洪基 Daozong 道宗 1032–1055–1101 | Yelü Hélǔwò 耶律和魯斡 仁圣皇太叔 ?-1110 | Yelü Hélǔwò 耶律和魯斡 仁圣皇太叔 ?-1110 | Yelü Hélǔwò 耶律和魯斡 仁圣皇太叔 ?-1110 | Yelü Hélǔwò 耶律和魯斡 仁圣皇太叔 ?-1110 | Yelü Hélǔwò 耶律和魯斡 仁圣皇太叔 ?-1110 | Yelü Hélǔwò 耶律和魯斡 仁圣皇太叔 ?-1110 | | | | | | | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | | | | | | |
| Yelü Jun 耶律浚 1057–1077 Shunzong 顺宗 | Yelü Jun 耶律浚 1057–1077 Shunzong 顺宗 | Yelü Jun 耶律浚 1057–1077 Shunzong 顺宗 | Yelü Jun 耶律浚 1057–1077 Shunzong 顺宗 | Yelü Jun 耶律浚 1057–1077 Shunzong 顺宗 | Yelü Jun 耶律浚 1057–1077 Shunzong 顺宗 | Yelü Chun 耶律淳 Xuanzong 宣宗 1062-1122 | Yelü Chun 耶律淳 Xuanzong 宣宗 1062-1122 | Yelü Chun 耶律淳 Xuanzong 宣宗 1062-1122 | Yelü Chun 耶律淳 Xuanzong 宣宗 1062-1122 | Yelü Chun 耶律淳 Xuanzong 宣宗 1062-1122 | Yelü Chun 耶律淳 Xuanzong 宣宗 1062-1122 | Empress Dowager Xiao Puxiannü 蕭普賢女 ?-1122 | Empress Dowager Xiao Puxiannü 蕭普賢女 ?-1122 | Empress Dowager Xiao Puxiannü 蕭普賢女 ?-1122 | Empress Dowager Xiao Puxiannü 蕭普賢女 ?-1122 | Empress Dowager Xiao Puxiannü 蕭普賢女 ?-1122 | Empress Dowager Xiao Puxiannü 蕭普賢女 ?-1122 | Yelü Zhulie 耶律朮烈 Yingzong 英宗 ?-1123 | Yelü Zhulie 耶律朮烈 Yingzong 英宗 ?-1123 | Yelü Zhulie 耶律朮烈 Yingzong 英宗 ?-1123 | Yelü Zhulie 耶律朮烈 Yingzong 英宗 ?-1123 | Yelü Zhulie 耶律朮烈 Yingzong 英宗 ?-1123 | Yelü Zhulie 耶律朮烈 Yingzong 英宗 ?-1123 | Yelü Dashi 耶律大石 Dezong 德宗 1087-1124-1143 | Yelü Dashi 耶律大石 Dezong 德宗 1087-1124-1143 | Yelü Dashi 耶律大石 Dezong 德宗 1087-1124-1143 | Yelü Dashi 耶律大石 Dezong 德宗 1087-1124-1143 | Yelü Dashi 耶律大石 Dezong 德宗 1087-1124-1143 | Yelü Dashi 耶律大石 Dezong 德宗 1087-1124-1143 | Xiao Tabuyan 蕭塔不煙 Empress Gantian 感天皇后 ?-1143-1150 | Xiao Tabuyan 蕭塔不煙 Empress Gantian 感天皇后 ?-1143-1150 | Xiao Tabuyan 蕭塔不煙 Empress Gantian 感天皇后 ?-1143-1150 | Xiao Tabuyan 蕭塔不煙 Empress Gantian 感天皇后 ?-1143-1150 | Xiao Tabuyan 蕭塔不煙 Empress Gantian 感天皇后 ?-1143-1150 | Xiao Tabuyan 蕭塔不煙 Empress Gantian 感天皇后 ?-1143-1150 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Yelü Yangxi 耶律延禧 1075–1128 Tianzuodi 天祚帝 1101–1125 | Yelü Yangxi 耶律延禧 1075–1128 Tianzuodi 天祚帝 1101–1125 | Yelü Yangxi 耶律延禧 1075–1128 Tianzuodi 天祚帝 1101–1125 | Yelü Yangxi 耶律延禧 1075–1128 Tianzuodi 天祚帝 1101–1125 | Yelü Yangxi 耶律延禧 1075–1128 Tianzuodi 天祚帝 1101–1125 | Yelü Yangxi 耶律延禧 1075–1128 Tianzuodi 天祚帝 1101–1125 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Yilie 耶律夷列 Renzong 仁宗 ?-1150-1163 | Yelü Yilie 耶律夷列 Renzong 仁宗 ?-1150-1163 | Yelü Yilie 耶律夷列 Renzong 仁宗 ?-1150-1163 | Yelü Yilie 耶律夷列 Renzong 仁宗 ?-1150-1163 | Yelü Yilie 耶律夷列 Renzong 仁宗 ?-1150-1163 | Yelü Yilie 耶律夷列 Renzong 仁宗 ?-1150-1163 | Yelü Pusuwan 耶律普速完 Empress Dowager Chengtian 承天太后 ?-1163-1178 | Yelü Pusuwan 耶律普速完 Empress Dowager Chengtian 承天太后 ?-1163-1178 | Yelü Pusuwan 耶律普速完 Empress Dowager Chengtian 承天太后 ?-1163-1178 | Yelü Pusuwan 耶律普速完 Empress Dowager Chengtian 承天太后 ?-1163-1178 | Yelü Pusuwan 耶律普速完 Empress Dowager Chengtian 承天太后 ?-1163-1178 | Yelü Pusuwan 耶律普速完 Empress Dowager Chengtian 承天太后 ?-1163-1178 |
| Yelü Yali 耶律雅里 1094-1123 | Yelü Yali 耶律雅里 1094-1123 | Yelü Yali 耶律雅里 1094-1123 | Yelü Yali 耶律雅里 1094-1123 | Yelü Yali 耶律雅里 1094-1123 | Yelü Yali 耶律雅里 1094-1123 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Yelü Zhilugu 耶律直魯古 Mozhu 末主 / Modi 末帝 ?-1178-1211-1213 | Yelü Zhilugu 耶律直魯古 Mozhu 末主 / Modi 末帝 ?-1178-1211-1213 | Yelü Zhilugu 耶律直魯古 Mozhu 末主 / Modi 末帝 ?-1178-1211-1213 | Yelü Zhilugu 耶律直魯古 Mozhu 末主 / Modi 末帝 ?-1178-1211-1213 | Yelü Zhilugu 耶律直魯古 Mozhu 末主 / Modi 末帝 ?-1178-1211-1213 | Yelü Zhilugu 耶律直魯古 Mozhu 末主 / Modi 末帝 ?-1178-1211-1213 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Princess Húnhū 渾忽公主 | Princess Húnhū 渾忽公主 | Princess Húnhū 渾忽公主 | Princess Húnhū 渾忽公主 | Princess Húnhū 渾忽公主 | Princess Húnhū 渾忽公主 | Kuchlug 屈出律 Usurper of Qara Khitai ?-1211-1218 | Kuchlug 屈出律 Usurper of Qara Khitai ?-1211-1218 | Kuchlug 屈出律 Usurper of Qara Khitai ?-1211-1218 | Kuchlug 屈出律 Usurper of Qara Khitai ?-1211-1218 | Kuchlug 屈出律 Usurper of Qara Khitai ?-1211-1218 | Kuchlug 屈出律 Usurper of Qara Khitai ?-1211-1218 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

## Timeline

Legend:
* Orange denotes Liao monarchs
* Teal denotes Northern Liao monarchs
* Pink denotes Western Liao monarchs