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nov 24, 590 - Wendi

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Member of prominent north Chinese family that made a marriage alliance with a Zhou ruler through his daughter. He seized the throne from his son-in-law, won support of nomadic peoples and united China in 598. Wendi lowered taxes, established granaries, and kept food prices low. Killed by his son, Yangdi.

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nov 24, 590
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~ 1435 years ago