Historical Events from This Year 716
Born in 716
People Who Died in 716
Rui Zong
Emperor of the Tang Dynasty
Born
June 22nd, 662 1362 years ago
Died
July 13th, 716 1308 years ago — 54 years old
Ruled the Tang Dynasty from politics until abdication in 712. Succeeded by his brother. His reign is often marked by court intrigues and significant events in the history of the dynasty. His time as emperor involved challenges related to governance and regional power struggles, ultimately leading to his forced abdication.
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