Emperor Taizong of Tang

Chinese emperor of the Tang Dynasty (598-649) (r. 626-649)
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Emperor Taizong of Tang

Summary

Emperor Taizong of Tang is a human[1]. He was born in Wugong County[2]. He was born on January 28, 598[3]. He died in Hangfeng Hall[4]. He died on July 10, 649[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and emperor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,520 views/month, #5,999 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Emperor Taizong of Tang was born in Wugong County[2].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang died in Hangfeng Hall[4].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang was born on January 28, 598[3].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang died on July 10, 649[5].
  • Burial took place at Zhao Mausoleum[9].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang's father was Emperor Gaozu of Tang[10].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang's mother was Dou[11].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang was married to Empress Zhangsun[12].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang was married to Wei Guifei[13].
  • Among Emperor Taizong of Tang's spouses was Consort Yang[14].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang was married to Yan Defei[15].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang was married to Consort Yang[16].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang was married to Yin Fei[17].
  • A child of Emperor Taizong of Tang was Li Chengqian[18].
  • A child of Emperor Taizong of Tang was Li Kuan[19].
  • A child of Emperor Taizong of Tang was Li Ke[20].
  • A child of Emperor Taizong of Tang was Li Tai[21].
  • A child of Emperor Taizong of Tang was Li You[22].
  • A child of Emperor Taizong of Tang was Li Yin[23].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang held citizenship in Tang dynasty[24].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang held citizenship in Sui dynasty[25].
  • Chinese was Emperor Taizong of Tang's native language[26].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang's professions included poet[6].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang's professions included emperor[7].
  • Emperor Taizong of Tang held the position of Emperor of China[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wugong County[2], Emperor Taizong of Tang… he was born on January 28, 598[3]. His father was Emperor Gaozu of Tang[10]. His mother was Dou[11]. Chinese was his native language[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and emperor[7]. Positions held include Emperor of China[27], a historical position[28], in Chinese Empire[29] and Khan of Heaven[30], a noble title[31], in Tang dynasty[32], founded in 0630[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Empress Zhangsun[12], an essayist[34], 0601–0636[35], of Tang dynasty[36], specialised in essay[37]; Wei Guifei[13], 0597–0665[38], of Tang dynasty[39]; Consort Yang[14]; Yan Defei[15], 0609–0671[40]; Yin Fei[17]; and Nest King, Yang[41]. Children include Li Chengqian[18], an aristocrat[42], 0619–0645[43], of Tang dynasty[44]; Li Kuan[19], b. 0619[45]; Li Ke[20], an aristocrat[46], 0619–0653[47], of Tang dynasty[48]; Li Tai[21], a writer[49], 0618–0652[50], of Tang dynasty[51]; Li You[22]; and Li Yin[23], a politician[52], 0621–0667[53].

Death and Burial

Emperor Taizong of Tang died on July 10, 649[5]. He died in Hangfeng Hall[4]. The cause of death was dysentery[54]. He is buried at Zhao Mausoleum[9].

Why It Matters

Emperor Taizong of Tang ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,520 views/month, #5,999 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

Works attributed to him include Questions and Replies between Tang Taizong and Li Weigong[57], a literary work[58] and Difan 帝範[59], a literary work[60].

FAQs

Where was Emperor Taizong of Tang born?

Born in Wugong County[2], Emperor Taizong of Tang…

Where did Emperor Taizong of Tang die?

Emperor Taizong of Tang passed away in Hangfeng Hall[4].

Who were Emperor Taizong of Tang's parents?

Emperor Taizong of Tang's father was Emperor Gaozu of Tang[10]. Emperor Taizong of Tang's mother was Dou[11].

Who was Emperor Taizong of Tang married to?

Emperor Taizong of Tang's spouses include Empress Zhangsun[12], Wei Guifei[13], Consort Yang[14], and Yan Defei[15].

What did Emperor Taizong of Tang do for work?

Emperor Taizong of Tang worked as poet[6] and emperor[7].

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  3. [10] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
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  12. [24] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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