Xuanzong of Tang

Who was Xuanzong of Tang?

Xuanzong of Tang lived from September 8, 685 to May 3, 762. Born on September 8, 685, and died on May 3, 762, at the age of 76, after a 44-year reign as emperor. Emperor Xuanzong of Tang ([ɕɥɛ̌n.tsʊ́ŋ]; 8 September 685 – 3 May 762), personal name Li Longji, was an emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, reigning from 712 to 756. His reign of 44 years was the longest during the Tang dynasty. Through two palace coups, he seized the throne and inherited an empire still in its golden age. He was initially assisted by capable chancellors like Yao Chong, Song Jing and Zhang Yue who were already serving as government officials before Xuanzong ascended the throne.

Under Emperor Xuanzong, the empire reached its turning point and went into sharp decline and near collapse, due to political missteps, such as over-trusting chancellors Li Linfu, Yang Guozhong and general An Lushan, with Tang's golden age ending in the An Lushan rebellion. Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, personal name Li Longji, was an emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, reigning from 712 to 756. Seizing the throne through two palace coups and initially being assisted by capable chancellors like Yao Chong and Zhang Yue. His 44-year reign marked a turning point for the Tang dynasty, with the An Lushan rebellion ending the golden age and causing sharp decline. The Tang dynasty's internal conflicts and power struggles, including the execution of Chancellor Yang Guozhong, contributed to its decline during his reign.

Historical significance

Emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, reigning from 712 to 756, with a significant impact on the empire's golden age. Inheriting and initially maintaining the empire's golden age, but ultimately leading to its decline due to political missteps.