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Emperor Mingzong of Later Tang

867–933 · 10th century · Also known as Li Siyuan

Emperor Mingzong of Later Tang, Li Siyuan, was a Shatuo general and adopted son of Li Keyong who took the throne in 926 after the death of Emperor Zhuangzong. His reign restored a measure of order to northern China, and under his minister Feng Dao work began in 932 on the first printed edition of the Confucian classics. His son-in-law Shi Jingtang founded Later Jin.

Emperor Mingzong of Later Tang
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Later TangLater Jin (936-947)

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