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Emperor Shunzong of Tang

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Emperor Shunzong of Tang, personal name Li Song, was an emperor of the Chinese Tang dynasty. He was created crown prince in 779 and became emperor in 805 after the death of his father Emperor Dezong, of whom he was the oldest son. His reign lasted less than a year, as, due to his illness, the powerful eunuchs were able to get him to approve a transfer of the throne to his son Li Chun. Emperor Shunzong was honored with the title of Taishang Huang. He died in 806, with some later historians suspecting that he was murdered by the eunuchs who arranged for Emperor Xianzong's succession.

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Gender
Male 1
Wikidata P21 (sex or gender), w-bbfill-langhist-0926.
Role
Role (category)
Monarch / Royalty 1
Birth Year
761 2
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1. Wikidata: Emperor Shunzong of Tang
  • Wikidata Q9760, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
  • Wikipedia biography, role/occupation stated in lead section (w-bbfill-history3-0927)
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2. Emperor Shunzong of Tang (Wikipedia)
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    Emperor Shunzong of Tang (February to March 761, February 11, 806), personal name Li Song, was an emperor of the Chinese Tang dynasty.
  • In Era: The Post-Classical and Medieval Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
    Infobox: born Feb to Mar 761; died February 11, 806 (aged 44-45)
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