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Emperor Xuanzong of Tang唐宣宗

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Emperor of the Tang dynasty, the thirteenth son of Emperor Xianzong, titled Prince Guang before ascending the throne.

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RELATION RECORDS
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SOURCE WORKS
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Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

23 figures · 25 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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In history · Old Book of Tang

Emperor of the Tang dynasty, praised Niu Wei for having his father's demeanor. Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, posthumously honored Min Zhong. Emperor of the Tang dynasty, Zheng Hao married his daughter.

In fiction · Extensive Records of the Taiping Era · New Book of Tang

Held court, asked Linghu Tao about Li Yuan's affairs. Used the method of drawing lots to select the prime minister. Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, called Cui Xuan a true noble.

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  1. Official history

    Old Book of Tang

    19 profile notes
    23 relations27 verified quotations
    • Emperor Xuanzong of Tangposthumous titleEmperor Xianzong
    • Emperor Xuanzong of Tangfather-sonEmperor Xianzong
    • Emperor Xuanzong of TangbrothersEmperor Wenzong of Tang
    • Emperor Xuanzong of TangdemoteLi Deyu
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    1. 宪宗曰昭文章武大圣孝皇帝

      posthumous title · Old Book of Tang, 宣宗本纪下

    2. 宪宗第十三子

      father-son · Old Book of Tang, 宣宗本纪下

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  2. 10 profile notes
    4 relations4 verified quotations
    • Emperor Xuanzong of TangdemoteWen Tingyun
    • Emperor Xuanzong of Tangorder promotionLu Wo
    • Emperor Xuanzong of Tangunknown nameLi Jingrang
    • Emperor Xuanzong of TangsucceedEmperor Wuzong of Tang
    Verified original text · 4
    1. 谪为坊城尉。

      demote · Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 文章二

    2. 令主司擢第

      order promotion · Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 贡举五

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  3. Official history

    New Book of Tang

    35 profile notes
    12 relations13 verified quotations
    • Emperor Xuanzong of Tangposthumous titleEmperor Xianzong
    • Emperor Xuanzong of TangdemoteLi Deyu
    • Emperor Xuanzong of Tangposthumous titleEmperor Shunzong
    • Emperor Yizong of Tangfather-sonEmperor Xuanzong of Tang
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    1. 归其功顺宗、宪宗而加谥号

      posthumous honor · New Book of Tang, 礼乐志三

    2. 罢为检校司徒、同中书门下平章事,荆南节度使

      demote · New Book of Tang, 李德裕子 烨烨子 延吉附 崔嘏 丁柔立传

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Relationship network

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Emperor Xuanzong of TangEmperor Xuanzong of TangEmperor XianzongEmperor XianzongEmperor Wenzong of TangEmperor Wenzong of TangLi DeyuLi DeyuEmperor MuzongEmperor MuzongPei DuPei DuEmperor ShunzongEmperor ShunzongEmperor Yizong of TangEmperor Yizong of TangLi ZongminLi ZongminEmperor WuzongEmperor WuzongEmperor Ming of HanEmperor Ming of HanNiu SengruYang SifuLi ShenWang ShiDu HuangchangGao ChongwenLi SuLi ShiLinghu TaoLi JueBai MinzhongCui XuanLi FuWen TingyunLu WoLi JingrangEmperor Wuzong of Tang
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Sources: Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 儒行; New Book of Tang, 三郑高权崔传; Old Book of Tang, 令狐楚牛僧孺萧俛李石传; Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 定数十二; New Book of Tang, 二李崔萧二郑视卢韦周二裴刘赵王传; Old Book of Tang, 元稹白居易传; Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 幼敏; New Book of Tang, 令狐张康李刘田王牛史传

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