Xiao Siwen (? — 970) was a Chinese politician who served as the chancellor and northern commissioner for military affairs of the

Liao dynasty The Liao dynasty (; Khitan language, Khitan: ''Mos Jælud''; ), also known as the Khitan Empire (Khitan: ''Mos diau-d kitai huldʒi gur''), officially the Great Liao (), was an Dynasties in Chinese history, imperial dynasty of China that exi ...

. He was the father of Xiao sisters (

Xiao Hunian Xiao Hunian (萧胡辇; 953–1009), also known as Hehan (和罕) was a Khitan noble lady of imperial China's Liao dynasty. She was one of the Xiao sisters and the oldest sister of Lady Xiao and Xiao Yanyan. History Xiao Hunian was the eldest ...

, Lady Xiao and

Xiao Yanyan Xiao Yanyan (; 953–1009), also known as Empress Dowager Chengtian (承天皇太后) was a Khitan empress and military leader of imperial China's Liao dynasty. She was regent on behalf of her son from 982. History Xiao Yanyan was the 3rd chil ...

). However, for the sake of the overall situation and family glory, he agrees to make his youngest daughter

married with Yelü Xian and in 969, after Yanyan become the Liao Empress, Xiao then honoured as King of Wei (魏王). Later, when he a accompanied Xian Siwen on the hunt, he was assassinated by Gao Xun's people.

Family

*Wife: Yelü Lübugu, Princess of Yan (耶律吕不古燕国公主) #Daughter:

(953 - 1009) (萧胡辇) ##Son In-law:

Yelü Yanchege Yelü Yanchege, King of Qi (; 935–972) was a prince of the Liao dynasty. He was the second son of Emperor Taizong of Liao and the second younger brother of Emperor Muzong. He was honoured as Crown Prince Qinjing (欽靖皇太叔). After his neph ...

(935 - 972) (耶律罨撒葛) #Daughter: Lady Xiao (萧氏) ##Son In-law:

Yelü Xiyin Yelü Xiyin (; ? — 982), also known by his title Prince of Song, was an imperial prince of the Liao dynasty. He was the eldest son of former Crown Prince Yelü Lihu by Empress Hejing. Xiyin married Lady Xiao, the second daughter of Prime ministe ...

(耶律喜隱)The oldest son of

Yelü Lihu Yelü Lihu (耶律李胡) (911-960), also named Honggu (洪古), courtesy name Xiyin (奚隱), formally Emperor Zhangsu (章肅皇帝), was an imperial prince of the Khitan-led Liao dynasty. As the third son of Liao's founding emperor Emperor T ...

and Empress Hejing. #Daughter:

(953 - 1009) (蕭燕燕) – also known as Xiao Chuo (蕭綽) ##Son In-law:

Emperor Jingzong of Liao Emperor Jingzong of Liao (1 September 948 – 13 October 982), personal name Yelü Xian, courtesy name Xianning, was the fifth emperor of the Khitan-led Liao dynasty of China. He improved government efficiency and reduced corruption. He was know ...

(1 September 948 - 13 October 982) (遼景宗) – had 4 sons and 3 daughters. #Adopted son: Xiao Jixian (萧继先) – Actually was Xiao Siwen's nephew.

In popular culture

*Portrayed by Liu Yijun in the 2020 Chinese TV series ''

The Legend of Xiao Chuo ''The Legend of Xiao Chuo'' () is a 2020 Chinese television series based on the novel Yan Yun Tai by Jiang Shengnan. It stars Tiffany Tang in the title role, along with Shawn Dou, Charmaine Sheh and Jing Chao. The series chronicles the life of leg ...

''.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Xiao, Siwen Year of birth unknown 970 deaths Liao dynasty people 10th-century Khitan people Xiao clan Liao dynasty government officials