Li Chengqi
Noble person
0679 – 0742
Who was Li Chengqi?
Li Chengqi, known as Wu Chengqi during the reign of his grandmother Wu Zetian and as Li Xian after 716, formally Emperor Rang, was an imperial prince of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty who served as crown prince during the first reign of his father Emperor Ruizong who yielded that position to his younger brother Li Longji during Emperor Ruizong's second reign. Li Chengqi had a number of children, including his oldest son, Li Jin, the prince of Ruyang, who was called one of the Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup by famous poet Du Fu.
According to historical records, Li Chengqi was close to his younger brother, Li Longji, and was never ambitious. Despite his never having been emperor, he was posthumously honored as an emperor by Emperor Xuanzong.
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- Born
- 0679
- Also known as
- Tống vương Lý Thành Khí
- Parents
- Spouses
- Died
- Jan 5, 0742
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on July 23, 2013
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