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Emperor Wuzong of Tang

814 - 846

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Emperor Wuzong of Tang (July 2, 814 – April 22, 846), né Li Chan, later changed to Li Yan just before his death, was an emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, reigning from 840 to 846. Emperor Wuzong is mainly known in modern times for the religious persecution that occurred during his reign. However, he was also known for his successful reactions against incursions by remnants of the Uyghur Khanate and the rebellion by Liu Zhen, as well as his deep trust and support for chancellor Li Deyu. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Emperor Wuzong of Tang is the 5,122nd most popular politician (down from 4,732nd in 2019), the 344th most popular biography from China (up from 365th in 2019) and the 209th most popular Chinese Politician.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Emperor Wuzong of Tang ranks 5,122 out of 19,576. Before him are Choe Yong-rim, Tecumseh, Dürrüşehvar Sultan, George Akropolites, Ludovico Manin, and František Palacký. After him are Édouard Herriot, Anna of Trebizond, Friedrich-Wilhelm Krüger, Enrico Berlinguer, Li Zongren, and Adib Shishakli.

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Among people born in 814, Emperor Wuzong of Tang ranks 1.  Among people deceased in 846, Emperor Wuzong of Tang ranks 3. Before him are Bai Juyi, and Mojmir I of Moravia. After him is Abu Tammam.

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In China

Among people born in China, Emperor Wuzong of Tang ranks 344 out of 1,610. Before him are Gao Shun (200), Mi Fu (1051), Ren Zhengfei (1944), Ma Teng (156), Ruzi Ying (5), and Taishi Ci (166). After him are Li Zongren (1890), Emperor An of Han (94), Emperor Guangzong of Song (1147), Meng Huo (101), Dian Wei (150), and Duke Huan of Qi (-800).

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Among POLITICIANS In China

Among politicians born in China, Emperor Wuzong of Tang ranks 209. Before him are Yelü Chucai (1189), Jia Xu (147), Xun Yu (163), Ma Teng (156), Ruzi Ying (5), and Taishi Ci (166). After him are Li Zongren (1890), Emperor An of Han (94), Emperor Guangzong of Song (1147), Dian Wei (150), Duke Huan of Qi (-800), and Huo Qubing (-140).

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