Emperor Xiaozhao of Northern Qi

Emperor Xiaozhao of Northern Qi
北齊孝昭帝
Emperor of Northern Qi
Reign8 September 560 – c.late November 561
PredecessorEmperor Fei
SuccessorEmperor Wucheng
Born535
Diedc.late November 561
Burial
Yijing Mausoleum (義靖陵)
Full name
Era name and dates
Huángjiàn (皇建): 560–561
Posthumous name
Emperor Xiàozhāo (孝昭皇帝; lit. "filial and accomplished")
Temple name
Sùzōng (肅宗)
HouseGao
DynastyNorthern Qi

Emperor Xiaozhao of Northern Qi ((北)齊孝昭帝) (535 – c.late November 561), personal name Gao Yan (高演), courtesy name Yan'an (延安), was an emperor of the Chinese Northern Qi dynasty. He was generally considered a capable ruler, but ruled for less than two years before dying from injuries suffered from falling off a horse. The Northern Qi dynasty would not have another capable ruler after his death. He was only 26 when he died.