Emperor Wuzong of Tang
![Portrait of Emperor Wuzong from ''[[Sancai Tuhui]]''](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d9/Tang_Wuzong.jpg)
| p = Táng Wǔzōng
| w = T'ang Wu-tsung
| l = "Martial Ancestor of the Tang"
| altname = Li Chan
| c2 =
| p2 = Lǐ Chán
| w2 = Li Ch'an
| l2 = (personal name)
| altname3 = Li Yan
| c3 =
| p3 = Lǐ Yán
| w3 = Li Yen
| l3 = (personal name)
}}
Emperor Wuzong of Tang (July 2, 814 – April 22, 846), né
Li Chan, later changed to
Li Yan just before his death, was an
emperor of the
Tang dynasty of China, reigning from 840 to 846. Emperor Wuzong is mainly known in modern times for
the religious persecution that occurred during his reign. However, he was also known for his successful reactions against incursions by remnants of the
Uyghur Khanate and the rebellion by
Liu Zhen, as well as his deep trust and support for
chancellor Li Deyu.
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