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Emperor Taizong of Tang (28 January 598 – 10 July 649), previously Prince of Qin, personal name Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649.
- Emily Mark
- Li-Shimin Becomes Qin Wang. Taizong's birth name was Li-Shimin and he was born in 598 CE in modern-day Shaanxi Province, the second son of Li-Yuan. Li-Yuan was the Duke of Tang and a general in the army of the Sui Dynasty which had become more and more corrupt.
- Qin Wang Becomes Taizong. Qin Wang heard his brothers were going to stage a coup to remove Gaozu and take the throne. They would then be able to easily murder him and Li-Jiancheng would become emperor with the brothers elevated to high court positions.
- Taizong's Reign. One of the first things Taizong did was to create the History Commission to chronicle the Sui Dynasty's rise and fall and how he, Taizong, had founded the Tang Dynasty.
- Taizong & Wu Zhao. In c. 638 CE Taizong selected a beautiful fourteen-year old girl, Wu Zhao, as one of his concubines. The term 'concubine' is often associated with sex but actually concubines at the imperial court performed many services for the emperor such as singing, dancing, cleaning, and doing laundry.
Taizong (born 598, China—died 649, China) was the temple name (miaohao) of the second emperor (reigned 626–649) of the Tang dynasty (618–907) of China. Li Shimin was the second son of the dynastic founder, the Gaozu emperor.
Emperor Taizong of Tang (Chinese: 唐太宗; pinyin: táng tàizōng, January 23, 599 – July 10, 649), personal name Lǐ Shìmín (Chinese: 李世民), was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649.
- Jan. 23, 599-Jul. 10, 649
- Li (李)
- September 4, 626-July 10 649
- Shimin (世民)
Learn how the Tang Dynasty Emperor transformed his rival's advisor into a loyal ally, fostered a culture of truthful remonstrances, and built a competent civil service. Explore his leadership strategy and legacy through The Zhenguan Executive Guide, a classic text on statecraft.
May 30, 2019 · Our new animated historical documentary will describe the Rise of the Tang Dynasty in China and the reign of Taizong, who managed to build a strong realm that ruled China and beyond for a few...
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Taizong, or T’ai-tsung orig. Li Shimin, (born 598, China—died 649, China), Second emperor of China’s Tang dynasty. In his father’s campaign against the Sui dynasty, Li Shimin was responsible for the conquest of Luoyang, the eastern capital.
