Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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emperor of the Tang Dynasty
Date of Birth: 08-Sep-0685
Place of Birth: Chang'an
Date of Death: 03-May-0762
Profession: poet
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (; 8 September 685 – 3 May 762), also commonly known as Emperor Ming of Tang or Illustrious August, personal name Li Longji, also known as Wu Longji (Chinese: ???) from 690 to 705, was the seventh emperor of the Tang dynasty in China, reigning from 713 to 756 CE.
- His reign of 43 years was the longest during the Tang dynasty.
- In the early half of his reign he was a diligent and astute ruler.
- Ably assisted by capable chancellors like Yao Chong, Song Jing and Zhang Yue, he was credited with bringing Tang China to a pinnacle of culture and power.
- Emperor Xuanzong, however, was blamed for over-trusting Li Linfu, Yang Guozhong and An Lushan during his late reign, with Tang's golden age ending in the An-Shi Rebellion.
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