Emperor Mingzong (明宗)

Overview

Emperor Mingzong was a Later Tang Emperor.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 926 明宗入立
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 40, passage 65

Events and relationships

Ordered Chai Zhonghou killed
Legal · Authority · With Chai Zhonghou (柴重厚)
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 40, passage 65

References in the histories

New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 40Volume 40 Miscellaneous Biographies 20: Li Maozhen, Han Jian, Li Renfu, Han Xun, Yang Chongben, Gao Wanxing, Wen Tao · 1 passage

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明宗入立，聞重厚嘗拒從嚴，遣人誅之。 When Mingzong took the throne he learned Zhonghou had barred Congyan and sent men to kill him.