Emperor Zhongzong of Tang
Emperor Zhongzong was the son of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu. He ruled briefly in 683-684 before being forced to abdicate in favor of his brother Emperor Ruizong. Zhongzong then regained the throne after overthrowing Empress Wu in a coup in 705. Her supporters arranged his assassination in 710, and after the very brief intervening reign of Emperor Shang of Tang, Ruizong took the throne once more.
| Preceded by Emperor Gaozong of Tang |
Emperor of Tang 683-684 |
Succeeded by Emperor Ruizong of Tang |
| Preceded by Empress Wu |
Emperor of Tang 705-710 |
Succeeded by Emperor Shang of Tang |
References
- Valerie Hansen, The Open Empire, New York: W.W. Norton & Company (2000), 200-202.