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.