Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Xiao Yan Biography and Timeline

Follow Xiao Yan through 3 dated historical records for China.

Xiao Yan, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
1 of 1Page
502–502Years on this page

502

Liang Dynasty

Emperor · Nanjing · House / House of Liang

Marches on Nanjing & forces the downfall of the Qi rulers

Siege of Nanking

Emperor · Nanjing · House / House of Liang

Marches on Nanjing & forces the downfall of the Qi rulers

Succession

Emperor · House / House of Liang

Succeeds as Emperor of China

Records, sources and methodology

These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.