Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Timeline

Life of Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of China.

Reign of Xuanzong, 7th emperor of the Tang Dynasty in China.

Chinese emperor Xuanzong appoints Li Longji as chancellor; Li Longji betrays the emperor's trust.

Chinese Emperor Xuanzong falls in love with Lady Yang. Begins promoting Yang family to important posts.

General An Lushan rebels against Tang Dynasty abuses in China.

Lady Yang and her family executed by Xuanzong's generals for abuses of power in China.

Chinese emperor Xuanzong abdicates in favor of his son Suzong.

Death of Chinese emperor Xuanzong.

Tragic love affair of Xuanzong and Lady Yang immortalized in Chinese poem "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" by Bai Juyi.