Shi Chaoyi

Shi Chaoyi
史朝義
Emperor of Yan dynasty
Reignafter 18 April 761[1] – before 17 February 763
PredecessorShi Siming
SuccessorNone
Bornunknown
Died763 (before 17 February)
Full name
Era name and dates
Xiǎnshèng (顯聖): 761–763
DynastyYan
FatherShi Siming

Shi Chaoyi (史朝義) (died before 17 February 763[2]) was the final emperor of the Yan state that was established in Anshi rebellion against the Chinese Tang dynasty. He was the oldest son of Shi Siming, former subordinate of An Lushan, and he overthrew and then killed his father in a coup d'état in 761 and took over as emperor. However, he could not gain the allegiance of his father's subordinates, and was eventually defeated by the joint forces of the Tang dynasty and the Uyghur Khaganate. He committed suicide in flight.

  1. ^ Volume 222 of Zizhi Tongjian recorded that Shi Siming was killed on the jiawu day of the 3rd month of the 2nd year of the Shangyuan era of Tang Suzong's reign. This date corresponds to 18 Apr 761 on the Julian calendar.
  2. ^ Volume 222 of Zizhi Tongjian recorded that Shi's head reached Chang'an on the jiachen day of the 1st month of the 1st year of the Guangde era of Tang Daizong's reign. This date corresponds to 17 Feb 763 on the Julian calendar. [(广德元年正月)甲辰,朝义首至京师。]