Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
Emperor of Tang Dynasty, whose long reign spanned China's golden age and subsequent decline.
Chronology: 0685-09-08 – 0762-05-03
Origins & Early Life
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.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
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. == Background == Li Longji was born at the Tang dynasty eastern capital Luoyang in 685, during the first reign of his father Emperor Ruizong (Li Dan) – but at that time, Emperor Ruizong's mother Empress Dowager Wu (later known as Wu Zetian), not Emperor Ruizong, was in actual control of power as empress dowager and regent. Li Longji was the third son of Emperor Ruizong, and his mother was Emperor Ruizong's concubine Consort...
Enduring Legacy & Impact
The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.
Source: Wikipedia