Emperor Xizong of Tang (唐僖宗)

Overview

Emperor Xizong of Tang was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 873 to AD 888 唐僖宗時
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 36, passage 142

Career and standing

Emperor Xizong 唐僖宗
Held
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 36, passage 142

References in the histories

New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 36Volume 36 Biographies of Righteous Sons 16: Li Sizhao, Li Siben, Li Si'en, Li Cunxin, Li Cunxiao, Li Cunjin, Li Cunzhang, Li Cunxian · 1 passage

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君立初為雲州牙將，唐僖宗時，逐段文楚，與太祖俱起雲中，蓋君立首事。 Junli began as a guard officer at Yunzhou; under Xizong he expelled Duan Wenchu and rose with Taizu from Yunzhong—the first man in the enterprise.