Emperor Wuzong of Tang

"Li Chan" redirects here. For the chancellor, see Li Hui (Tang dynasty).
Emperor Wuzong of Tang
唐武宗
Portrait of Emperor Wuzong from Sancai Tuhui
Emperor of the Tang dynasty
ReignFebruary 20, 840[1][2] – April 22, 846
PredecessorEmperor Wenzong
SuccessorEmperor Xuanzong
BornJuly 2, 814[1][2]
DiedApril 22, 846[1][2] (aged 31)
Burial
Duan Mausoleum (端陵)
IssueSee § Family
Era name and dates
Huìchāng (會昌): January 27, 841[1][3] – January 21, 847[1][4]
Posthumous name
Emperor Zhidao Zhaosu Xiao 至道昭肅孝皇帝
Temple name
Wuzong 武宗
HouseLi
DynastyTang
FatherEmperor Muzong
MotherEmpress Xuanyi
ReligionTaoism
Tang Wuzong
Chinese唐武宗
Literal meaning"Martial Ancestor of the Tang"
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinTáng Wǔzōng
Wade–GilesT'ang Wu-tsung
Li Chan
Chinese李瀍
Literal meaning(personal name)
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLǐ Chán
Wade–GilesLi Ch'an
Li Yan
Chinese李炎
Literal meaning(personal name)
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLǐ Yán
Wade–GilesLi Yen

Emperor Wuzong of Tang (July 2, 814 – April 22, 846), né Li Chan, later changed to Li Yan just before his death, was an emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, reigning from 840 to 846. Emperor Wuzong is mainly known in modern times for the religious persecution that occurred during his reign. However, he was also known for his successful reactions against incursions by remnants of the Uyghur Khanate and the rebellion by Liu Zhen, as well as his deep trust and support for chancellor Li Deyu.

  1. ^ a b c d e Academia Sinica Chinese-Western Calendar Converter. Archived May 22, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b c Old Book of Tang, vol. 18, part 1.
  3. ^ Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 246.
  4. ^ Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 248.