Emperors of Later Zhou 後周
3 people claimed the title of emperor in Later Zhou (951–960), from Guo Wei to Emperor Gong of Later Zhou.
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. Violent deaths: 0 of 3. Causes of death: Natural causes 2, Unknown 1.
All 3 emperors
- 1stGuo Wei後周太祖 Hòu Zhōu Tàizǔ郭威 Guō Wēi951–954 · 3 years · Natural causes, age 51951–9543 yearsNatural causes, age 51
- 2ndChai Rong後周世宗 Hòu Zhōu Shìzōng柴榮 Chái Róng954–959 · 5 years · Natural causes, age 39954–9595 yearsNatural causes, age 39
- 3rdEmperor Gong of Later Zhou後周恭帝 Hòu Zhōu Gōngdì柴宗訓 Chái Zōngxùn959–960 · 190 days · Unknown, age 21959–960190 daysUnknown, age 21
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.