Deaths on January 27

Zhang Yanze

Died on January 27, 0947

Zhang Yanze, Chinese general and governor

Zhang Yanze (張彥澤) (died January 27, 947) was a general of the Chinese Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period states Later Tang and Later Jin, as well as the Khitan state Liao. He was reviled in traditional sources for his cruelty, avarice, and lack of faithfulness to Later Jin.

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Events on 947

11 Jan

Later Jin (Five Dynasties)
Emperor Tai Zong of the Khitan-led Liao Dynasty invades the Later Jin, resulting in the destruction of the Later Jin.
10 Mar

Liu Zhiyuan
The Later Han is founded by Liu Zhiyuan. He declares himself emperor and establishes the capital in Bian, present-day Kaifeng.