Wugunai (1021–1074) was a chieftain of the Wanyan tribe, the most dominant among the Jurchen tribes which later founded the Jin dynasty (1115–1234). He was the eldest son of Shilu. Like his father, Wugunai was appointed chieftain of the Wanyan tribe by the Khitan-led Liao dynasty, which ruled northern China between the 10th and 11th centuries. Historical sources describe Wugunai as a brave warrior, great eater and hard drinker, and a lover of women.[1]

Wugunai
Born1021 (1021)
Died1074 (aged 52–53)
SpouseLady Tangkuo
Zhusihui
Lady Wendihen
IssueHezhe
Helibo
Hesun
Pocishu
Yingge
Hezhenbao
Mapo
Alihemen
Manduhe
Posthumous name
Emperor Yinglie Huihuan (英烈惠桓皇帝)
Temple name
Jingzu (景祖)
FatherShilu
MotherLady Tushan
Wugunai
Traditional Chinese烏骨廼
Simplified Chinese乌骨迺
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWūgúnǎi
Wade–GilesWu-ku-nai

Wugunai was posthumously honoured with the temple name Jingzu (景祖) by his descendant, Emperor Xizong.

Family

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  • Father: Shilu
  • Mother: Lady Tushan (徒單氏), posthumously honoured as Empress Weishun (威順皇后)
  • Spouse: Lady Tangkuo (唐括氏), posthumously honoured as Empress Zhaosu (昭肅皇后), bore Hezhe, Helibo, Hesun, Pocishu and Yingge
  • Concubines:
    • Zhusihui (注思灰), of Khitan descent, bore Hezhenbao
    • Lady Wendihen (溫迪痕氏), personal name Diben (敵本), bore Mapo, Alihemen and Manduke
  • Sons:
    • Hezhe (劾者), Duke of Han (韓國公)
    • Helibo, posthumously honoured as Emperor Shizu
    • Hesun (劾孫), Duke of Yi (沂國公)
    • Pocishu (頗刺淑), posthumously honoured as Emperor Suzong (肅宗)
    • Yingge (盈歌), posthumously honoured as Emperor Muzong (穆宗)
    • Hezhenbao (劾真保), Duke of Dai (代國公)
    • Mapo (麻頗), Duke of Yu (虞國公)
    • Alihemen (阿離合懣), Duke of Sui (隋國公)
    • Manduhe (謾都訶), Duke of Zheng (鄭國公)

References

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Citations

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Sources

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  • Toqto'a (c. 1343). History of Jin. Vol. 1, 32, 63, 65.