Wuzong, Chinese emperor (born 814)

Emperor Wuzong of Tang

Emperor of China from 840 to 846

Emperor Wuzong of Tang, 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…