Emperor Gaozu of Tang

Founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty (566-635) (r. 618–626)
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Emperor Gaozu of Tang

Summary

Emperor Gaozu of Tang is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chang'an[2]. He was born on April 8, 566[3]. He died in Chang'an[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang's place of birth was Chang'an[2].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang died in Chang'an[4].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang was born on April 8, 566[3].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang is buried at Q19841780[7].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang's father was Li Bing[8].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang's mother was Dugu[9].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang was married to Dou[10].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang was married to Yang-zhi[11].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang was married to Wan-guifei[12].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang was married to Consort Yin[13].
  • Among Emperor Gaozu of Tang's spouses was Consort Yuwen[14].
  • Among Emperor Gaozu of Tang's spouses was Mo Lifang[15].
  • A child of Emperor Gaozu of Tang was Li Jiancheng[16].
  • A child of Emperor Gaozu of Tang was Emperor Taizong of Tang[17].
  • A child of Emperor Gaozu of Tang was Li Yuanji[18].
  • A child of Emperor Gaozu of Tang was Princess Pingyang[19].
  • A child of Emperor Gaozu of Tang was Hengyang[20].
  • A child of Emperor Gaozu of Tang was Xiangyang[21].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang held citizenship in Tang dynasty[22].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang held citizenship in Northern Zhou[23].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang held citizenship in Sui dynasty[24].
  • Chinese was Emperor Gaozu of Tang's native language[25].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang is identified as part of the Han Chinese people ethnic group[26].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang worked as a politician[5].
  • Emperor Gaozu of Tang held the position of Emperor of China[27].

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Origins and Family

Emperor Gaozu of Tang was born in Chang'an[2]. He was born on April 8, 566[3]. His father was Li Bing[8]. His mother was Dugu[9]. He is identified as part of the Han Chinese people ethnic group[26]. Chinese was his native language[25].

Career and Affiliations

Emperor Gaozu of Tang worked as a politician[5]. He held the position of Emperor of China[27].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dou[10], b. 0569[28]; Yang-zhi[11], b. 0602[29]; Wan-guifei[12]; Consort Yin[13]; Consort Yuwen[14], b. 0591[30]; and Mo Lifang[15], 0597–0618[31]. Children include Li Jiancheng[16], a politician[32], 0589–0626[33], of Tang dynasty[34]; Emperor Taizong of Tang[17], a poet[35], 0598–0649[36], of Tang dynasty[37]; Li Yuanji[18], a military leader[38], 0603–0626[39], of Tang dynasty[40]; Princess Pingyang[19], a military personnel[41], 0598–0623[42], of Tang dynasty[43]; Hengyang[20]; and Xiangyang[21].

Death and Burial

Emperor Gaozu of Tang passed away in Chang'an[4]. Burial took place at Q19841780[7].

Why It Matters

Emperor Gaozu of Tang has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Emperor Gaozu of Tang born?

Emperor Gaozu of Tang was born in Chang'an[2].

Where did Emperor Gaozu of Tang die?

Emperor Gaozu of Tang passed away in Chang'an[4].

Who were Emperor Gaozu of Tang's parents?

Emperor Gaozu of Tang's father was Li Bing[8]. Emperor Gaozu of Tang's mother was Dugu[9].

Who was Emperor Gaozu of Tang married to?

Emperor Gaozu of Tang's spouses include Dou[10], Yang-zhi[11], Wan-guifei[12], and Consort Yin[13].

What did Emperor Gaozu of Tang do for work?

Emperor Gaozu of Tang worked as politician[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [27] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [7] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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