Tang Zhaozong
Emperor Zhaozong von Tang ( Chinese 唐昭宗 , Pinyin Táng Zhāozōng ), maiden name Lǐ Yè ( 李 晔 ; * 867 , † 904 ), was an emperor of the Chinese Tang dynasty .
He was the seventh son of Emperor Yizong and the younger brother of his predecessor Xizong . During his reign, Chancellor Zhu Wen consolidated his control over the imperial court, especially after the Huang Chao rebellion . In 904, the chancellor murdered the emperor and installed his underage son Li Zhu on the throne.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Xizong |
Emperor of the Tang Dynasty 888–904 |
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| SURNAME | Tang, Zhaozong |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Li, Ye |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chinese Emperor of the Tang Dynasty |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 867 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 904 |