Emperor Wuzong of Tang
Emperor Wuzong of Tang (July 2, 814 – April 22, 846), né Li Chan, later changed to Li Yan just before his death, was an emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, reigning from 840 to 846. Emperor Wuzong is mainly known in modern times for the religious persecution that occurred during his reign. However, he was also known for his successful reactions against incursions by remnants of the Uyghur Khanate and the rebellion by Liu Zhen, as well as his deep trust and support for chancellor Li Deyu.
| Emperor Wuzong of Tang 唐武宗 | |||||||||||||
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Portrait of Emperor Wuzong from Sancai Tuhui | |||||||||||||
| Emperor of the Tang dynasty | |||||||||||||
| Reign | February 20, 840 – April 22, 846 | ||||||||||||
| Predecessor | Emperor Wenzong | ||||||||||||
| Successor | Emperor Xuanzong | ||||||||||||
| Born | July 2, 814 | ||||||||||||
| Died | April 22, 846 (aged 31) | ||||||||||||
| Burial | Duan Mausoleum (端陵) | ||||||||||||
| Issue | See § Family | ||||||||||||
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| House | Li | ||||||||||||
| Dynasty | Tang | ||||||||||||
| Father | Emperor Muzong | ||||||||||||
| Mother | Empress Xuanyi | ||||||||||||
| Religion | Taoism | ||||||||||||
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| Chinese | 唐武宗 | ||||||||
| Literal meaning | "Martial Ancestor of the Tang" | ||||||||
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| Li Chan | |||||||||
| Chinese | 李瀍 | ||||||||
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| Li Yan | |||||||||
| Chinese | 李炎 | ||||||||
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