Li Bing (Northern Zhou)

Li Bing (李昞; d. 572), was a Chinese politician of the Northern Zhou dynasty, during the Northern and Southern dynasties period. He was the father of Gaozu, the founding emperor of the Tang dynasty.

His father, Li Hu (李虎), served as a major general under the Western Wei general Yuwen Tai, and was created the Duke of Longxi in 554; Li Bing eventually inherited his father's title, and became the Duke of Tang (唐國公) in 22 September 564. He was affirmed as zhuguo again on 27 June 571. His posthumous title was the Benevolent Duke of Tang (唐仁公).

After his son became emperor, he was granted the posthumous name of Emperor Shizu (世祖皇帝).

Family
Parents


 * Father: Li Hu (李虎)
 * Mother: Lady Liang (梁氏), posthumous name Empress Jinglie (景烈皇后)

Wife(s) and issue:


 * Duchess of Tang, of the Dugu clan (独孤氏), daughter of Dugu Xin, posthumous name Empress Yuanzhen (元贞皇后)
 * Li Yuan, Emperor Gaozu of Tang (唐高祖李淵), fourth son
 * Princess Ton'an (同安公主), first daughter
 * Married Wang Yu (王裕), and had issue (one son)
 * Unknown:
 * Li Cheng, Prince of Liang (梁王李澄), first son
 * Li Zhan, Prince of Shu (蜀王李湛), second son
 * Li Hong, Prince of Zheng (鄭王李洪), third son
 * Lady Li (李氏)
 * Married Lu Yu (鹿裕)