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Li Congke

Last emperor of Later Tang (885-937; r. 934-937; 885-937) · Politicians · Died at 51

Li Congke, also known in historiography as the Last Emperor of Later Tang (後唐末帝), Deposed Emperor of Later Tang (後唐廢帝), Wang Congke (王從珂), or Prince of Lu, childhood name Ershisan or, in short, Asan (阿三), was the last emperor of the Later Tang dynasty of China.

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A typical day, 30 days to 23 August 2026

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He was an adoptive son of Li Siyuan and took the throne after overthrowing Emperor Mingzong's biological son Li Conghou. He was later himself overthrown by his brother-in-law Shi Jingtang, who was supported by Liao troops. When the combined Later Jin and Khitan forces defeated Later Tang forces, Li Congke and his family members, as well as the guards most loyal to him, ascended a tower and set it on fire, dying in the fire.

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 885 to 937 · aged 51