Emperor Zhuangzong of Later Tang (莊宗)

Overview

Emperor Zhuangzong of Later Tang was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 923 莊宗
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 124, passage 233

References in the histories

Old History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 124Volume 124 Book of Later Zhou 26: Biographies 4: Wang Yin, He Fejin, Liu Ci, Wang Jin, Shi Yanchao, Shi Yi, Wang Lingwen, Zhou Mi, Li Huaizong, Bai Wenke, Bai Yanyu, Tang Jinsi · 4 passages

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莊宗之平常山，明宗之襲汶陽，密皆從征有功。 When Emperor Zhuangzong pacified Changshan and when Mingzong raided Wenyang, Mi followed both campaigns with merit.

莊宗平梁，授鎮州馬軍都指揮使。 When Emperor Zhuangzong pacified Liang, he was appointed commander of the mounted army of Zhen Prefecture.

懷忠形質魁壯，初事唐莊宗，隸於保衛軍。 Huaizhong was tall and powerfully built. He first served Emperor Zhuangzong of Tang in the Baowei army.

莊宗平定山東，累遷保衛軍使。 When Emperor Zhuangzong pacified Shandong, Huaizhong rose to commissioner of the Baowei army.