Emperors of Yan (An–Shi) 燕
4 people claimed the title of emperor in Yan (An–Shi) (756–763), from An Lushan to Shi Chaoyi.
Tang. Violent deaths: 4 of 4. Causes of death: Assassinated 3, Suicide (incl. forced) 1.
All 4 emperors
- 1stAn Lushan安祿山 Ān Lùshān756–757 · 360 days · Assassinated756–757360 daysAssassinated
- 2ndAn Qingxu安慶緒 Ān Qìngxù757–759 · 2 years · Assassinated757–7592 yearsAssassinated
- 3rdShi Siming史思明 Shǐ Sīmíng759–761 · 1 year · Assassinated, age 59759–7611 yearAssassinated, age 59
- 4thShi Chaoyi史朝義 Shǐ Cháoyì761–763 · 1 year · Suicide (incl. forced)761–7631 yearSuicide (incl. forced)
The number before each name is the ruler's position in the dynasty, which also counts rulers who did not claim the title of emperor. Ages are given in East Asian reckoning (sui): a person is one year old at birth and gains a year at each New Year, so the figure is one or two years higher than the Western age.