Shunzong

emperor of Tang dynasty

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Shunzong was an emperor of the Tang dynasty in China. He reigned briefly in 805 CE. His court was dominated by officials Wang Shuwen and Wang Pei, who attempted to seize control of the palace armies from the eunuchs but were unsuccessful. Shunzong's reign followed that of Emperor Dezong and preceded Emperor Xianzong.12

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…by the brief reign of Shunzong, an invalid monarch whose court was dominated by the clique of Wang Shuwen and Wang Pei. They planned to take control of the palace armies from the eunuchs but failed.
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…by the brief reign of Shunzong, an invalid monarch whose court was dominated by the clique of Wang Shuwen and Wang Pei. They planned to take control of the palace armies from the eunuchs but failed.
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