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Li Chengqian李承乾

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Crown Prince of Emperor Taizong of Tang, whose misconduct led to his deposition.

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5
RELATION RECORDS
10
SOURCE WORKS
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Li Chengqian, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

2 figures · 2 records
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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

3 figures · 4 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

2 figures · 4 records

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  1. Official history

    Old Book of Tang

    7 profile notes
    8 relations9 verified quotations
    • Li Shiminfather-sonLi Chengqian
    • Li ShimindeposeLi Chengqian
    • Hou Junjirebel accompliceLi Chengqian
    • Li Chengqianrebel accompliceHou Junji
    Verified original text · 9
    1. 恒山王承乾,太宗长子也

      father-son · Old Book of Tang, 太宗诸子传

    2. 皇太子有罪,废为庶人

      depose · Old Book of Tang, 太宗本纪下

    7 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.

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  2. Official history

    New Book of Tang

    8 profile notes
    7 relations9 verified quotations
    • Li Shiminfather-sonLi Chengqian
    • Li ShimindeposeLi Chengqian
    • Hou Junjirebel accompliceLi Chengqian
    • Yu ZhiningremonstrateLi Chengqian
    Verified original text · 9
    1. 立中山郡王承乾为皇太子

      father-son · New Book of Tang, 太宗本纪

    2. 废皇太子为庶人

      depose · New Book of Tang, 太宗本纪

    7 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.

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Relationship network

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Li ChengqianLi ChengqianLi ShiminLi ShiminHou JunjiHou JunjiYu ZhiningYu ZhiningLinghu DefenLinghu DefenLi ShizhiLi Shizhi
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Sources: New Book of Tang, 于志宁曾孙 休烈四世孙 敖附 庞严五世孙 琮高冯张行成族子 易之 昌宗传; Old Book of Tang, 于志宁高季辅张行成传; New Book of Tang, 侯君集张亮薛万钧弟 万彻弟 万淑弟 万备附 盛彦师附 卢祖尚附 刘世让附 刘兰等传; Old Book of Tang, 侯君集张亮薛万彻传; New Book of Tang, 儒学传上; Old Book of Tang, 儒学传上; New Book of Tang, 太宗本纪; Old Book of Tang, 太宗本纪下

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