Five Dynasties · Ruler

Emperor Mingzong of Later Tang 後唐明宗

Hou Tang Mingzong

Attested AD 926 - AD 933

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Emperor Mingzong of Later Tang was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 926 to AD 933 後唐明宗
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 81, passage 58

References in the histories

Old History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 81Volume 81 Book of Later Jin 7: Emperor Shao 1 · 1 passage

初，高祖事後唐明宗，睹樞密使安重誨秉政擅權，賞罰由己，常惡之，及登極，故斷意廢罷，一委中書。 Earlier, when Gaozu served Emperor Mingzong of Later Tang, he saw Commissioner An Chonghui wield government power and monopolize authority, with rewards and punishments decided at his own discretion, and he often detested this. When he ascended the throne, he therefore resolved to abolish the office and entrusted everything to the Secretariat.