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  Emperor Taizong of Tang China - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emperor Taizong of Tang China (January 23, 599–July 10, 649), born Li Shimin (李世民 Lĭ ShìMín), was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China from 626 to 649.
Taizong was born in Lunghsi (in present-day Kansu.
Taizong was known as a Hojen (胡人).) as the second son of Li Yuan, and was of one-quarter Xianbei (a people related to modern-day Turks) blood.
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Taizong was born in Wugong (武功, in present-day Shaanxi (additional info and facts about Shaanxi)) as the second son of Li Yuan, and was of one-quarter Xianbei (additional info and facts about Xianbei) (a people related to modern-day Turks (A native or inhabitant of Turkey)) blood.
Taizong is credited with creating the custom of Door god (additional info and facts about Door god) s, colorful block prints and carvings placed by the doors of temples, homes, businesses, etc. to ward off evil spirits.
Taizong died in Hanfeng Hall of Cuiwei Palace in the year 649 (翠微宮含風殿;) and was buried in August in Zhao Mausoleum (additional info and facts about Zhao Mausoleum) (in Shaanxi today).
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 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Emperor Taizong of Tang China
Emperor Taizong of Tang China (January 23, 599–July 10, 649), born Li Shimin (李世民), was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China from 626 to 649.
Taizong was born in Wugong (武功, in present-day Shaanxi) as the second son of Li Yuan, and was of one-quarter Xianbei (a people related to modern-day Turks) blood.
However, Taizong was tipped of this plot and pre-empted it by ambushing and killing both Jiancheng and Yuanji at the Xuanwu Gate (玄武門之變) on July 2, 626 (武德九年六月四日;).
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 China to 1126 CE
Taizong's son and heir, Gaozong, was weak, and rule in China descended again into conflict and murder.
The last three Tang emperors (from 873 to 907) were the puppets of eunuchs, and to the Chinese people it seemed that the Tang dynasty had lost the mandate of heaven.
In 960, amid the chaos in China, troops of the commander of the palace guard at the new capital at Kaifeng, surrounded him and demanded that he become emperor.
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 Li Tai - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Li was the son of Emperor Taizong of Tang China (his fourth) and Wende Empress (her second).
Taizong commanded the establishment of a scholar academy in the prince's residence and increased his salary over that of his elder brother.
Li Zhi became Emperor Gaozong of Tang China.
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 Emperor Tang Taizong - China History Forum, online chinese history forum
Taizong is his posthumous temple name and means "Supreme Ancestor." His rule lasted twenty-three years (626-649) and he is considered to be one of the greatest of the Chinese emperors.
Taizong would remind himself of this frequently by quoting a maxim of the great philosopher, Zhuangzi, 'the waters can both float and capsize a vessel.' The emperor clearly understood how these words were a metaphor for his relationship with the empire.
Tang Taizong was one of the few emperors in chinese history who really listened to the advice of his advisors officials.
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 Emperor Taizong of Tang China   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Emperor Tang Taizong of China (598 - May 26, 649), born Li Shimin (李世民), was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China from 627 to 649.
However, Taizong himself pre-empted this by ambushing and killing both Jiancheng and Yuanji, Prince Qi (齊王李元吉) on June 4, 626 in the famous Palace Coup at the Xuanwu Gate (玄武門之變).
The novel is also known as The Biography of the Tang King of Qin (唐秦王本傳; Tang Qin Wang Benzhuan), Romance of Tang (唐傳演義 Tang Chuan Yiyan), and Romance of the Tang King (秦王演義 Tang Wang Yanyi).
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 Wikipedia: Li Tai
Li Tai (李泰;) (620 - ?) was once a crown prince of the Tang Empire of China.
After his elder brother Crown Prince Li Chengqian fell out of favour with Taizong, Tai was given the position of Governor of Xiang Commandry (相州都督 Xiangzhou Dudu).
Moreover, Taizong invited Tai to move into Dewu Hall (武德殿) of the imperial palace.
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 Emperor Taizong of Tang China - TheBestLinks.com - Abdication, June 4, May 26, Turks, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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Taizong conquered several neighbouring tribes and forced them to recognize him as Heavenly Khan (天可汗).
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 Tang Dynasty: Tang TaiZong
Emperor Taizong, Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
In 618, he and his two brothers assisted their father seized the Chang'an City (present Xian), and established the Tang Dynasty, with the father being the first emperor.
The virtue of the admirable emperor Taizong also consisted in his self-reflection.
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 Ethics of China 7 BC To 1279 by Sanderson Beck
Tang armies led by the Emperor's sons, Li Shimin in the south and eastern plain and crown prince Jiancheng in the northwest, offered amnesty and put down most of the resistance by 624.
Taizong ordered a large armada built and prepared an even larger expedition, but he died before it could be launched.
According to the story, after Taizong died, she went to a nunnery, where she was found by Gaozong and bore him a son in 652.
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 The Ultimate Emishi Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
The Emishi were natives of northern Honshu that opposed and resisted the rule of the Japanese Emperors during the late Nara and early Heian periods (7th-10th centuries A.D.).
The first major attempts to subjugate the Emishi by the emperors of Japan, particularly Emperor Kammu in the late 8th century were largely unsuccessful.
This was an emperor who was most likely the illustrious Emperor Tang Taizong who was familiar with many ethnic groups throughout his Empire, from Uighurs and Turks to Middle Eastern traders.
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 Emperor Tang Taizong of China - InfoSearchPoint.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Taizong conquered several neighbouring tribes, which call him Heavenly Khan (天可汗).
Taizong was born in Wugong (武功, today in Shaanxi) to Li Yuan and Dou-shi (竇氏), and was one-quater Xianbei (by his grandmother).
After the establishment of Tang, he was appointed the King of Qin (秦王;) by his father.
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 Li Shimin: Tang Dynasty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
History of China : Tang Dynasty : Emperor Taizong of the Tang
Emperor Taizong paid particular attention to the appointment of officials.
Emperor Taizong's willingness to listen to the opinions of others and his ability to both seek and act upon good advice was a major factor of his successful reign.
www.travelchinaguide.com /intro/history/tang/emperor_taizong.htm   (1551 words)

  
 Tang Dynasty: Ancient Chinese Dynasties   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Li Shimin: Emperor Taizong of the Tang, he is considered to be one of the greatest of the Chinese emperors.
The Tang Dynasty, which maintained its rule for nearly 300 years, is probably the most well-known dynasty in Chinese history.
This was an epoch that was unprecedented in China.
www.travelchinaguide.com /intro/history/tang   (475 words)

  
 Emperor Taizong of Tang China - Wikiquote
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Few men in history would be so frank and honest with their monarch and when Weizheng died, Taizong was overwhelmed with grief.
The Emperor said to his ministers, "With a bronze mirror, one can see whether he is properly attired; with history as a mirror, one can understand the rise and fall of a nation; with men as a mirror, one can see whether he is right or wrong.
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 Portraits of Emperors
Kangxi was the 4-th emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
The portrait shows the young emperor Kangxi, sitting at his writing table and holding a thick writing brush.
On the marble top of the table there are paper, ink, brush and inkstone, the "Four Treasures of the Study"; they are the tools of the painter and calligrapher.
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 7th century - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Xuan Zang (aka Hsuan-Tsang) travelled from China to India, before returning to Chang An in China to translate Buddhist scriptures.
Arab traders penetrate the area of Lake Chad.
The stirrup introduced to Persia from China, late 7th century
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 Emperor Taizong of Tang China - Encyclopedia article on Emperor Taizong of Tang China [EncycloZine] - January 23 - 599 -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Emperor Taizong of Tang China - Encyclopedia article on Emperor Taizong of Tang China [EncycloZine] - January 23 - 599 -
Taizong died in Hangfeng Hall of Cuiwei Palace in the year 649 (翠微宮含風殿;) and was buried in August in Zhao Mausoleum (in Shaanxi today).
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 Emperor Gaozong of Tang China - Wikpedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty in China ruled from 650 to 683.
He was born Li Zhi(李治), and was the son of Emperor Taizong (9th) and the Empress Wende (3rd).
Both his older brothers had been Crown Prince before him.
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 Science Fair Projects - Emperor Taizong of Tang China
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Emperor Taizong of Tang China (January 23, 599–July 10, 649), born Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China from 626 to 649.
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 Jokhang - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The architectural style is a blend of Indian, Nepalese, and Tang dynasty styles.
The rooftop statues of two golden deer flanking a Dharma wheel is iconic.
There are also statues of King Songtsan Gambo and his two famous foreign brides, Princess Wen Cheng (daughter of Emperor Taizong of Tang China) and Princess Bhrikuti of Nepal.
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 Emperor Tang Taizong of China - China-related Topics EM-EP - China-Related Topics
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 Emperor Tang Taizong of China : Li Shi Min
Emperor Tang Taizong of China : Li Shi Min
Emperor Tang Taizong of China (died 649) was an emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China from 627 to 649.
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