Emperor Wenzong of Tang 唐文宗 | |||||||||||||||||
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Emperor of the Tang dynasty | |||||||||||||||||
Reign | 13 January 827[1][2] – 10 February 840 | ||||||||||||||||
Predecessor | Emperor Jingzong | ||||||||||||||||
Successor | Emperor Wuzong | ||||||||||||||||
Born | 20 November 809[1][3] | ||||||||||||||||
Died | 10 February 840 (aged 30)[1][4] | ||||||||||||||||
Burial | Zhang Mausoleum (章陵) | ||||||||||||||||
Issue | Li Yong Princess Xingtang Princess Xiping Princess Langning Princess Guanghua | ||||||||||||||||
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House | Li | ||||||||||||||||
Dynasty | Tang | ||||||||||||||||
Father | Emperor Muzong | ||||||||||||||||
Mother | Empress Zhenxian |
Tang Wenzong | |||||||
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Chinese | 唐文宗 | ||||||
Literal meaning | "Cultured Ancestor of the Tang" | ||||||
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Li Ang | |||||||
Chinese | 李昂 | ||||||
Literal meaning | (personal name) | ||||||
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Emperor Wenzong of Tang (809–840), personal name Li Ang, né Li Han (李涵), was an emperor of the Tang dynasty of China. He reigned from 827 to 840. Emperor Wenzong was the second son of Emperor Muzong and younger brother of Emperor Jingzong. A rare occurrence in Chinese history, Emperor Wenzong, along with his elder brother Emperor Jingzong and younger brother Emperor Wuzong, reigned in succession.