Emperor Zhongzong (中宗)

Overview

Emperor Zhongzong was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 698 to AD 705 奉迎中宗房州
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 114, passage 182
AD 705 帝復位
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 114, passage 185

Places and affiliations

At Fangzhou 房州 · Relation Resided at
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 114, passage 182

Events and relationships

Regained throne
Political · Restored emperor
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 114, passage 185

Source notes

Historicity historical
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 114, passage 182

References in the histories

New Book of Tang, Chapter 114Volume 114 Biographies 39: Cui Rong and Descendent Cong, Descendent Neng, Neng's Nephew: Shen You, Neng's Nephew an Qian, Neng's Son: Yan Ceng, Xu Yanbo, Su Weidao, Dou Lu Qin Wang · 2 passages

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遷職方員外郎，奉迎中宗房州，進給事中。 He was promoted to vice-director of the Bureau of Appointments, welcomed Zhongzong at Fangzhou, and advanced to drafting attendant.

帝復位，改太常少卿。 When the emperor was restored to the throne, Yanbo was made vice-director of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices.