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Emperor Xianzong of Tang (Li Chun)

Type Figure Region China Time 778–820 Also known as Li Chun、Xianzong、Emperor Shenshen Zhangwu Xiaoxiao

Emperor Xianzong of Tang, Li Chun (778–820), grandson of Emperor Dezong and son of Emperor Shunzong, was the eleventh emperor of the Tang dynasty.…

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  1. 778–805Chang'an · Shaanxi ProvinceLi Chun was the eldest son of Shunzong, created Prince of Guangling. In 805 Dezong died; after Shunzong ascended the throne he abdicated, and Li Chun succeeded as crown prince, becoming Xianzong, with the era name changed to Yuanhe.
  2. 806–817Caizhou · Henan ProvinceXianzong vigorously pursued good governance, successively campaigning against the jiedushi Liu Pi of Sichuan, Li Qi of Zhejiang West, and Wu Yuanji of Huaixi. In the twelfth year of Yuanhe, Pei Du directed the campaign; Li Su entered Caizhou on a snowy night and captured Wu Yuanji. Huaixi was pacified and central prestige greatly enhanced.
  3. 818–820Chang'an · Shaanxi ProvinceAfter pacifying Huaixi, Xianzong gradually grew negligent of state affairs, trusting the eunuch Tutu Chengcui and consuming elixirs. In the first month of the fifteenth year of Yuanhe he died in Daming Palace; one account holds he was assassinated by the eunuch Chen Hongzhi. His son Muzong succeeded him.

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