Wanyan Wugunai
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Wanyan Wugunai (1021–1074) was the chieftain of the Wanyan
(完颜) tribe of the
Jurchen people in today's Northeast China
and Russian Maritime Province
.
Wugunai was the eldest son of Wanyan Shilu
. Like his father, Wanyan Wugunai was the Khitan
Liao Empire
appointed chieftain
(太師, Taishi) of the Wanyan
Tribe. Moreover, Wugunai became Liao Empire's "Jiedushi
", a powerful military governor in the region of Wanyan Tribe. Later on, Wugunai's successors - his son Wanyan Helibo
and grandson Wanyan Aguda
- held that title as well. Eventually, in the 12th century Aguda overthrew the Liao Empire and established the Jurchen Jin Empire in northern China.
Historical sources describe Wugunai as a brave warrior, great eater and hard drinker, and a lover of women.
When Emperor Xizong of Jin
was crowned at 1135, Wanyan Wugunai was given posthumous name
"Emperor Huihuan" (惠桓皇帝) and temple name
"Jingzu" (景祖). At 1144, Wanyan Wugunai's buried site was named as "Dingling" (定陵).
Concubine Zhusihui (from Khitan
):
Concubine Diben (with surname Wendihen):
Wanyan
Wanyan was a Heishui Mohe tribe living in the drainage region of the Heilong River during the Khitan Liao Dynasty time. The Wanyan clan was founded by Hanpu, who, according to the "History of the Jin" , came from the kingdom of Goryeo at the age of sixty...
(完颜) tribe of the
Jurchen people in today's Northeast China
Northeast China
Northeast China, historically known in English as Manchuria, is a geographical region of China, consisting of the three provinces of Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang. The region is sometimes called the Three Northeast Provinces...
and Russian Maritime Province
Primorsky Krai
Primorsky Krai , informally known as Primorye , is a federal subject of Russia . Primorsky means "maritime" in Russian, hence the region is sometimes referred to as Maritime Province or Maritime Territory. Its administrative center is in the city of Vladivostok...
.
Wugunai was the eldest son of Wanyan Shilu
Wanyan Shilu
Wanyan Shilu, eldest son of Wanyan Suike.Wanyan Shilu was the Khitan Liao Empire appointed chieftain of the Wanyan Tribe.When Emperor Xizong of Jin was crowned at 1135, Wanyan Shilu was given posthumous name "Emperor Chengxiang" and temple name "Zhaozu"...
. Like his father, Wanyan Wugunai was the Khitan
Khitan people
thumb|250px|Khitans [[Eagle hunting|using eagles to hunt]], painted during the Chinese [[Song Dynasty]].The Khitan people , or Khitai, Kitan, or Kidan, were a nomadic Mongolic people, originally located at Mongolia and Manchuria from the 4th century...
Liao Empire
Liao Dynasty
The Liao Dynasty , also known as the Khitan Empire was an empire in East Asia that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper between 9071125...
appointed chieftain
Chieftain
Chieftain may refer to:The leader or head of a group:* a tribal chief or a village head.* a member of the 'House of chiefs'.* a captain, to which 'chieftain' is etymologically related.* Clan chief, the head of a Scottish clan....
(太師, Taishi) of the Wanyan
Wanyan
Wanyan was a Heishui Mohe tribe living in the drainage region of the Heilong River during the Khitan Liao Dynasty time. The Wanyan clan was founded by Hanpu, who, according to the "History of the Jin" , came from the kingdom of Goryeo at the age of sixty...
Tribe. Moreover, Wugunai became Liao Empire's "Jiedushi
Jiedushi
The Jiedushi were regional military governors in China during the Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. Originally set up to counter external threats, the jiedushi were given enormous power, including the ability to maintain their own armies, collect taxes, and pass their...
", a powerful military governor in the region of Wanyan Tribe. Later on, Wugunai's successors - his son Wanyan Helibo
Wanyan Helibo
Wanyan Helibo was the second son of Wanyan Wugunai. Like his grandfather, Wanyan Helibo was the Khitan Liao Empire appointed chieftain of the Wanyan Tribe...
and grandson Wanyan Aguda
Wanyan Aguda
Emperor Taizu of Jin was Emperor of Jin from January 28, 1115 to September 19, 1123.He was the chieftain of the Jurchen Wanyan tribe, founder and first emperor of the Jin Dynasty . He was the younger brother of Wanyan Wuyashu...
- held that title as well. Eventually, in the 12th century Aguda overthrew the Liao Empire and established the Jurchen Jin Empire in northern China.
Historical sources describe Wugunai as a brave warrior, great eater and hard drinker, and a lover of women.
When Emperor Xizong of Jin
Emperor Xizong of Jin
Emperor Xizong of Jin reigned from February 10, 1135 to January 9, 1150 as an emperor of the Jin Dynasty which controlled northern China from 1115 to 1234. His birth name was Wányán Hélá . His Han Chinese name was Wányán Dǎn .Wanyan Dan was the first son of the founder of the Jin Dynasty Wanyan...
was crowned at 1135, Wanyan Wugunai was given posthumous name
Posthumous name
A posthumous name is an honorary name given to royalty, nobles, and sometimes others, in East Asia after the person's death, and is used almost exclusively instead of one's personal name or other official titles during his life...
"Emperor Huihuan" (惠桓皇帝) and temple name
Temple name
Temple names are commonly used when naming most Chinese, Korean , and Vietnamese royalty. They should not be confused with era names. Compared to posthumous names, the use of temple names is more exclusive...
"Jingzu" (景祖). At 1144, Wanyan Wugunai's buried site was named as "Dingling" (定陵).
Family members
Empress Zhaosu (with surname Tangkuo):- Wanyan Hezhe (father of Wanyan Sagai and grandfather of Wanyan NianhanWanyan NianhanWanyan Nianhan , later known by his Chinese name, Zonghan was one of the top military commanders of the Jurchen people both during their pre-imperial and early Jin Empire period.-Biography:...
) - Wanyan HeliboWanyan HeliboWanyan Helibo was the second son of Wanyan Wugunai. Like his grandfather, Wanyan Helibo was the Khitan Liao Empire appointed chieftain of the Wanyan Tribe...
(father of Wanyan AgudaWanyan AgudaEmperor Taizu of Jin was Emperor of Jin from January 28, 1115 to September 19, 1123.He was the chieftain of the Jurchen Wanyan tribe, founder and first emperor of the Jin Dynasty . He was the younger brother of Wanyan Wuyashu...
, the founder of the Jin Dynasty) - Wanyan Hesun
- Wanyan Polashu
- Wanyan Yingge
Concubine Zhusihui (from Khitan
Khitan language
The Khitan language is a now-extinct language once spoken by the Khitan people . Khitan is generally deemed to be genetically linked to the Mongolic languages. It was written using two mutually exclusive writing systems known as the Khitan large script and the Khitan small script...
):
- Wanyan Hezhenbao
Concubine Diben (with surname Wendihen):
- Wanyan Mapo
- Wanyan Alihemen
- Wanyan Manduhe