The chancellor of Tang Dynasty (唐朝宰相) was an office that was semi-formally designated for a number of high level officials at one time during the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty. For the band, see Tang Dynasty (band). ...

Origins

As Ouyang Xiu, the author of the New Book of Tang, asserted, Tang inherited the system from its predecssor Sui Dynasty, as Sui's founder Emperor Wen of Sui divided his government into five main bureaus: Ouyang Xiu (Ou-Yang Hsiu) (歐陽修; 欧阳修 style name: Yongshu 永叔; also known as Zuiweng 醉翁 and Liuyi Jushi 六一居士) (Wade-Giles: Ouyang Hsiu) (1007 - 1072) was a Chinese statesman, historian, essayist and poet of the Song Dynasty. ... Xin Tang shu, New Book of Tang (also, Hsin Tang shu), is a classic work of history about the Tang Dynasty edited by Ouyang Xiu (1007-1072 CE) and Song Qi (998-1061) of the Song dynasty. ... The Sui Dynasty (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; 581-619[1]) followed the Southern and Northern Dynasties and preceded the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Emperor Wen of Sui (541-604), personal name Yang Jian, also known by the Xianbei name Puliuru Jian (普六茹堅) during Northern Zhou, nickname Naluoyan (那羅延), was the founder and first emperor of Chinas Sui Dynasty. ...

• Shangshu Sheng (尚書省) -- executive bureau
• Mengxia Sheng (門下省) -- examination bureau
• Neishǐ Sheng (內史省) -- legislative bureau (note different tone than the eunuch bureau below)
• Mishu Sheng (秘書省) -- archival bureau
• Neishì Sheng (內侍省) -- eunuch bureau (note different tone than the legislative bureau above), later changed by Emperor Wen's son Emperor Yang of Sui to Diannei Sheng (殿內省)

Under Emperor Wen, the executive bureau was regarded as the most important, and he had his most honored officials, including Gao Jiong, Wang Su, and Su Wei, head it at various points, and its heads were generally regarded as chancellors (as it always had two heads, known as the Shangshu Pushe (尚書僕射)). Ouyang asserted, however, that the heads of the examination and legislative bureaus were also considered chancellors.^[1] European illustration of a Eunuch (1749) A eunuch is a castrated man; the term usually refers to those castrated in order to perform a specific social function, as was common in many societies of the past. ... Emperor Yang of Sui China (569 - March 11, 618), or Yangdi was the son and heir of Emperor Wen of Sui, and then the second emperor of Chinas Sui Dynasty. ... Gao Jiong (高熲) (d. ... Wang Su (王肅, 195-256 CE) was the son of Wang Lang. ... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ...

Tang reorganization

Tang's founder, Emperor Gaozu, initially largely followed the Sui governmental organization, including the five-bureau organization. However, he created a single head for the executive bureau, known as the Shangshu Ling (尚書令), having his son Li Shimin the Prince of Qin serve in that role.^[2] Later, after Li Shimin became emperor (as Emperor Taizong) in 626, as his subject officials did not dare to again occupy that office, that office was abolished, and the executive bureau was again headed by two officials (the Shangshu Pushe). (Guo Ziyi was commissioned as the Shangshu Ling in 764 in recognition of his great contributions, but he declined the office repeatedly, and the commission was removed later that year.^[3]) Around this point, probably by Emperor Taizong's orders, the institution of multiple chancellors was formalized, with the heads of the executive, examination, and legislative (which was renamed the Zhongshu Sheng (中書省)) bureaus regarded as the chancellors. Later in Emperor Taizong's reign, he also began to designate certain high level officials, even though they were not heads of one of the bureaus, chancellors, with the designation Canyu Chaozheng (參豫朝政, literally "participator in the administration's governance"). Yet later in his reign, in 643, he revised the designation and formalized it as the Tong Zhongshu Menxia Sanpin (同中書門下三品, literally, "equivalent to the officials with the third rank from the Zhongshu and the Menxia") -- because the heads of the legislative bureau, the Zhongshu Ling (中書令), and the examination bureau, the Shizhong (侍中), were of the third rank. (These officials were rendered as "chancellors de facto'" (實質宰相) by the modern Chinese historian Bo Yang in his modern Chinese edition of the Zizhi Tongjian.) Throughout Tang history, the names of the examination and legislative bureaus were changed multiple times, and so the designation of Tong Zhongshu Menxia Sanpin was frequently changed in response thereof. (For example, during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong, when the legislative bureau was briefly known as the Ziwei Sheng (紫微省) and the examination bureau the Huangmen Sheng (黃門省), the chancellors de facto were known as the Tong Ziwei Huangmen Sanpin.)^[3] A lesser designation, with still the same powers, was created in 682, during the reign of Emperor Taizong's son Emperor Gaozong, and was initially known as the Tong Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi (同中書門下平章事, literally "equivalent to the participators from the Zhongshu and the Menxia"),^[1] rendered by Bo as "chancellors de facto second grade." Later in Tang history, after the Anshi Rebellion, while the chancellor-de-facto designation was not officially abolished, it was no longer used, as the last chancellor to be designated as such was Niu Xianke, in 736,^[3] and the chancellor-de-facto-of-second-grade designation became very common^[4] and was used for the rest of Tang history. Further, after 705, the heads of the executive bureau were no longer considered chancellors, unless they received the chancellor-de-facto designation of either kind.^[5] Throughout the early dynasty until the second reign of Emperor Ruizong in 710, variations of the Canyu Chaozheng also continued appearing, including Canzhi Jiwu (參知機務, literally "participator in important matters"), Canzhang Jimi (參掌機密, literally "participator in national secret matters"), Canzhi Zhengshi (參知政事, literally "participator in governance matters"), Canmou Zhengshi (參謀政事, similarly in meaning to Canzhi Zhengshi) also appeared, which Bo rendered as "chancellors de facto of the third class." Emperor GāozÇ” of Táng China (566 - June 25, 635), born Lǐ Yuān, was the founder of the Tang Dynasty of China, and the first emperor of this dynasty from 618 to 626. ... 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The chancellors periodically met together at the Zhengshi Tang (政事堂, literally "the Hall of State Matters"), originally physically located within the examination bureau. In 683, when Pei Yan, then the head of the examination bureau, became the head of the legislative bureau, the Zhengshi Tang was moved from the examination bureau to the legislative bureau. Later, during Emperor Xuanzong's reign, when Zhang Shuo became chancellor, he changed the name to Zhongshu Menxia (中書門下), apparently employing a double entendre, as when the terms were put together, they meant, "within the doors of the Zhongshu."^[6] Zhang also reorganized the Hall by creating five offices under the chancellors -- in charge of civil service, state secrets, military matters, governance, and criminal law, respectively.^[6] Later in the dynasty -- starting during the reign of Emperor Suzong -- the chancellors begin to rotate off-days so that at least one would always be on duty; when submissions were to be made to the emperor, they were signed in the names of all chancellors, whether on duty or not. The name of their meeting place also changed back to Zhengshi Tang.^[7] Events Umayyad caliph Yazid I (680 - 683) succeeded by Muawiya II ibn Yazid (683 - 684) End of the reign of Pacal the Great, ruler of Maya state of Palenque Births Emperor Mommu of Japan Bilge Khan, emperor of the Gokturks I Sin, Chinese astronomer Deaths Pope Leo II Tang Gao... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Emperor Tang Suzong (è‚…å®— (711-762, r. ...

List of Tang chancellors

This list includes the chancellors during the Zhou Dynasty of Wu Zetian, even though the propriety of considering it as part of the Tang Dynasty is disputed. The list does not include people who served as regional governors who were given the titles as honorific titles. Wu Zetian (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ) (625 - December 16, 705), personal name Wu Zhao (武曌), was the only woman in the history of China to assume the title of Emperor. ...

Heads of the Executive Bureau

The executive bureau had these changes in name:^[5]

• Shangshu Sheng (尚書省) (618-662)
• Zhong Tai (中臺) (662-684)
• Wenchang Tai (文昌臺) (684)
• Wenchang Dusheng (文昌都省) (684-685)
• Wenchang Dutai (文昌都臺) (685-703)
• Zhong Tai (703-705)
• Shangshu Sheng (705-907)

Correspondingly, the heads of the executive bureau, considered chancellors from 618 to 705, had these titles during those periods: Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Events Umayyad caliph Marwan I (684-685) succeeded by Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (685-705) Justinian II succeeds Constantine IV as emperor of the Byzantine Empire Sussex attacks Kent, supporting Eadrics claim to the throne held by Hlothhere Pope Benedict II succeeded by Pope John V Cuthbert consecrated... Events Umayyad caliph Marwan I (684-685) succeeded by Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (685-705) Justinian II succeeds Constantine IV as emperor of the Byzantine Empire Sussex attacks Kent, supporting Eadrics claim to the throne held by Hlothhere Pope Benedict II succeeded by Pope John V Cuthbert consecrated... Events Births Deaths Empress Jito of Japan In Other Fields 703 is the area code for telephone numbers in the Northern Virginia region of the United States. ... Events Births Deaths Empress Jito of Japan In Other Fields 703 is the area code for telephone numbers in the Northern Virginia region of the United States. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Events Oleg leads Kievan Rus in a campaign against Constantinople Yelü Abaoji establishes Liao (Khitan) dynasty Births Deaths Categories: 907 ...

• Shangshu Ling (尚書令) (618-626)
• Shangshu Pushe (尚書僕射) (626-662)
• Kuangzheng (匡政) (662-684)
• Wenchang Xiang (文昌相) (684-705)

The men who held the office included (including the Shangshu Pushe during Emperor Gaozu's reign, even though at that time the office was for the deputy heads of the Shangshu Sheng): Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup détat at the Xuanwu Gate in Changan. ... Events July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup détat at the Xuanwu Gate in Changan. ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ...

• Li Shimin (as Shangshu Ling 618-626)
• Pei Ji (618-629)
• Xiao Yu (623-626)

Emperor Taizong of Tang China (Chinese: , January 23, 599–July 10, 649), born LÄ­ ShìMín (Chinese: ), was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China from 626 to 649. ... Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup détat at the Xuanwu Gate in Changan. ... Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events Jerusalem reconquered by Byzantine Empire from the Persian Empire (September). ... Events Clotaire II, king of the Franks, makes his son Dagobert I king of Austrasia Samo, reputedly a Frankish merchant, governs in Moravia, Slovakia and Lower Austria. ... Events July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup détat at the Xuanwu Gate in Changan. ...

Heads of the Legislative Bureau

The leiglsative bureau had these changes in name:^[5][3][8]

• Neishi Sheng (內史省) (618-620)
• Zhongshu Sheng (中書省) (620-662)
• Xi Tai (西臺) (662-671)
• Zhongshu Sheng (671-684)
• Feng Ge (鳳閣) (684-705)
• Zhognshu Sheng (705-713)
• Ziwei Sheng (紫微省) (713-717)
• Zhongshu Sheng (717-907)

Correspondingly, the heads of the legislative bureau had these titles during those periods: Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events Medina is converted to Islam. ... Events Medina is converted to Islam. ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events Chinese Buddhist pilgrim I-Ching visited the capital of the partly-Buddhist kingdom of Srivijaya, Palembang, Indonesia. ... Events Chinese Buddhist pilgrim I-Ching visited the capital of the partly-Buddhist kingdom of Srivijaya, Palembang, Indonesia. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Events Byzantine Emperor Philippicus deposed. ... Events Byzantine Emperor Philippicus deposed. ... March 21 - Battle of Vincy between Charles Martel and Ragenfrid. ... March 21 - Battle of Vincy between Charles Martel and Ragenfrid. ... Events Oleg leads Kievan Rus in a campaign against Constantinople Yelü Abaoji establishes Liao (Khitan) dynasty Births Deaths Categories: 907 ...

• Neishi Ling (內史令) (618-620)
• Zhongshu Ling (中書令) (620-662)
• You Xiang (右相) (662-671)
• Zhongshu Ling (671-684)
• Neishi (內史) (684-705)
• Zhongshu Ling (705-713)
• Ziwei Ling (紫微令) (713-717)
• Zhongshu Ling (717-742)
• You Xiang (742-757)
• Zhongshu Ling (757-907)

The men who held the office included: Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events Medina is converted to Islam. ... Events Medina is converted to Islam. ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events Chinese Buddhist pilgrim I-Ching visited the capital of the partly-Buddhist kingdom of Srivijaya, Palembang, Indonesia. ... Events Chinese Buddhist pilgrim I-Ching visited the capital of the partly-Buddhist kingdom of Srivijaya, Palembang, Indonesia. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Events Byzantine Emperor Philippicus deposed. ... Events Byzantine Emperor Philippicus deposed. ... March 21 - Battle of Vincy between Charles Martel and Ragenfrid. ... March 21 - Battle of Vincy between Charles Martel and Ragenfrid. ... Events Chinese poet Li Po is presented before the emperor and given a position in the Imperial court. ... Events Chinese poet Li Po is presented before the emperor and given a position in the Imperial court. ... Events March 9 - A major earthquake strikes Palestine and Syria Offa becomes king of Mercia. ... Events March 9 - A major earthquake strikes Palestine and Syria Offa becomes king of Mercia. ... Events Oleg leads Kievan Rus in a campaign against Constantinople Yelü Abaoji establishes Liao (Khitan) dynasty Births Deaths Categories: 907 ...

• Xiao Yu (618-623)
• Dou Wei (618)
• Feng Deyi (620-626)
• Yang Gongren (623-626)
• Li Shimin (625-626)

Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events Clotaire II, king of the Franks, makes his son Dagobert I king of Austrasia Samo, reputedly a Frankish merchant, governs in Moravia, Slovakia and Lower Austria. ... Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Feng Deyi 封德彝 (d. ... Events Medina is converted to Islam. ... Events July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup détat at the Xuanwu Gate in Changan. ... Events Clotaire II, king of the Franks, makes his son Dagobert I king of Austrasia Samo, reputedly a Frankish merchant, governs in Moravia, Slovakia and Lower Austria. ... Events July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup détat at the Xuanwu Gate in Changan. ... Emperor Taizong of Tang China (Chinese: , January 23, 599–July 10, 649), born LÄ­ ShìMín (Chinese: ), was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China from 626 to 649. ... Events October 27 - Pope Boniface V succeeded by Pope Honorius I. Births Adamnan, abbot of Iona Empress Wu Zetian of China Deaths Pope Boniface V Category: 625 ... Events July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup détat at the Xuanwu Gate in Changan. ...

Heads of the Examination Bureau

The examination bureau had these changes in name:^[5][3][8]

• Menxia Sheng (門下省) (618-662)
• Dong Tai (東臺) (662-671)
• Menxia Sheng (671-684)
• Luan Tai (鸞臺) (684-705)
• Menxia Sheng (705-713)
• Huanmen Sheng (黃門省) (713-720)
• Menxia Sheng (720-907)

Correspondingly, the heads of the examination bureau had these titles during those periods: Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events Chinese Buddhist pilgrim I-Ching visited the capital of the partly-Buddhist kingdom of Srivijaya, Palembang, Indonesia. ... Events Chinese Buddhist pilgrim I-Ching visited the capital of the partly-Buddhist kingdom of Srivijaya, Palembang, Indonesia. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Events Byzantine Emperor Philippicus deposed. ... Events Byzantine Emperor Philippicus deposed. ... Events Umayyad caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz succeeded by Yazid II ibn Abd al-Malik The Nihonshoki (日本書紀), one of the oldest history books in Japan, is completed Births Bertrada, wife of Pippin III (d. ... Events Umayyad caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz succeeded by Yazid II ibn Abd al-Malik The Nihonshoki (日本書紀), one of the oldest history books in Japan, is completed Births Bertrada, wife of Pippin III (d. ... Events Oleg leads Kievan Rus in a campaign against Constantinople Yelü Abaoji establishes Liao (Khitan) dynasty Births Deaths Categories: 907 ...

• Nayan (納言) (618-620)
• Shizhong (侍中) (620-662)
• Zuo Xiang (左相) (662-671)
• Shizhong (671-684)
• Nayan (684-705)
• Shizhong (705-713)
• Huangmen Jian (黃門監) (713-720)
• Shizhong (720-742)
• Zuo Xiang (742-757)
• Shizhong (757-907)

The men who held the office included: Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events Medina is converted to Islam. ... Events Medina is converted to Islam. ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events Chinese Buddhist pilgrim I-Ching visited the capital of the partly-Buddhist kingdom of Srivijaya, Palembang, Indonesia. ... Events Chinese Buddhist pilgrim I-Ching visited the capital of the partly-Buddhist kingdom of Srivijaya, Palembang, Indonesia. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Events Byzantine Emperor Philippicus deposed. ... Events Byzantine Emperor Philippicus deposed. ... Events Umayyad caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz succeeded by Yazid II ibn Abd al-Malik The Nihonshoki (日本書紀), one of the oldest history books in Japan, is completed Births Bertrada, wife of Pippin III (d. ... Events Umayyad caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz succeeded by Yazid II ibn Abd al-Malik The Nihonshoki (日本書紀), one of the oldest history books in Japan, is completed Births Bertrada, wife of Pippin III (d. ... Events Chinese poet Li Po is presented before the emperor and given a position in the Imperial court. ... Events Chinese poet Li Po is presented before the emperor and given a position in the Imperial court. ... Events March 9 - A major earthquake strikes Palestine and Syria Offa becomes king of Mercia. ... Events March 9 - A major earthquake strikes Palestine and Syria Offa becomes king of Mercia. ... Events Oleg leads Kievan Rus in a campaign against Constantinople Yelü Abaoji establishes Liao (Khitan) dynasty Births Deaths Categories: 907 ...

• Liu Wenjing (618)
• Dou Kang (618)
• Chen Shuda (618-626)
• Pei Ju (624-625)
• Yuwen Shiji (625-626)
• Li Yuanji (625-626)

Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events End of the Sui Dynasty and beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup détat at the Xuanwu Gate in Changan. ... Events Justus becomes Archbishop of Canterbury. ... Events October 27 - Pope Boniface V succeeded by Pope Honorius I. Births Adamnan, abbot of Iona Empress Wu Zetian of China Deaths Pope Boniface V Category: 625 ... Events October 27 - Pope Boniface V succeeded by Pope Honorius I. Births Adamnan, abbot of Iona Empress Wu Zetian of China Deaths Pope Boniface V Category: 625 ... Events July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup détat at the Xuanwu Gate in Changan. ... Events October 27 - Pope Boniface V succeeded by Pope Honorius I. Births Adamnan, abbot of Iona Empress Wu Zetian of China Deaths Pope Boniface V Category: 625 ... Events July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup détat at the Xuanwu Gate in Changan. ...

Chancellors de facto

Prior to formalization

Chancellors de facto of the first grade

The office was created in 643. The titles, as modified from time to time to reflect the names in changes of the legislative and examination bureaus, included: Events Rothari, King of the Lombards, issues the Lombard law code. ...

• Tong Zhongshu Menxia Sanpin (同中書門下三品) (643-662)
• Tong Dong Xi Tai Sanpin (同東西臺三品) (662-672)
• Tong Zhongshu Menxia Sanpin (672-684)
• Tong Fengge Luantai Sanpin (同鳳閣鸞臺三品) (684-705)
• Tong Zhongshu Menxia Sanpin (705-713)
• Tong Ziwei Huangmen Sanpin (同紫微黃門三品) (713-720)
• Tong Zhongshu Menxia Sanpin (720-738)

Events Rothari, King of the Lombards, issues the Lombard law code. ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert Births Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Japanese poet (approximate date) Deaths Maximus the Confessor, Byzantine theologian Godepert, king of the Lombards Categories: 662 ... Events April 11 - Adeodatus succeeds Vitalian as Pope. ... Events April 11 - Adeodatus succeeds Vitalian as Pope. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Events Byzantine Emperor Philippicus deposed. ... Events Byzantine Emperor Philippicus deposed. ... Events Umayyad caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz succeeded by Yazid II ibn Abd al-Malik The Nihonshoki (日本書紀), one of the oldest history books in Japan, is completed Births Bertrada, wife of Pippin III (d. ... Events Umayyad caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz succeeded by Yazid II ibn Abd al-Malik The Nihonshoki (日本書紀), one of the oldest history books in Japan, is completed Births Bertrada, wife of Pippin III (d. ... Events Xukpi suffers a major defeat against Quirigua Saint Boniface visits Rome, and goes on to establish bishopries in Bavaria Births Deaths Categories: 738 ...

Chancellors de facto of the second grade

The office was created in 682. The titles, as modified from time to time to reflect the names in changes of the legislative and examination bureaus, included: // Events Leo II elected pope. ...

• Tong Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi (同中書門下平章事) (682-684)
• Tong Fengge Luantai Pingzhangshi (同鳳閣鸞臺平章事) (684-705)
• Tong Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi (705-713)
• Tong Ziwei Huangmen Pingzhangshi (同紫微黃門平章事) (713-720)
• Tong Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi (720-907)

// Events Leo II elected pope. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Events Wu Ze Tian took power in China. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Events Byzantine Emperor Philippicus deposed. ... Events Byzantine Emperor Philippicus deposed. ... Events Umayyad caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz succeeded by Yazid II ibn Abd al-Malik The Nihonshoki (日本書紀), one of the oldest history books in Japan, is completed Births Bertrada, wife of Pippin III (d. ... Events Umayyad caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz succeeded by Yazid II ibn Abd al-Malik The Nihonshoki (日本書紀), one of the oldest history books in Japan, is completed Births Bertrada, wife of Pippin III (d. ... Events Oleg leads Kievan Rus in a campaign against Constantinople Yelü Abaoji establishes Liao (Khitan) dynasty Births Deaths Categories: 907 ...

Chancellors de facto of the third grade

The office recurred as variations of the pre-formalization titles, even after formalization of the chancellors de facto offices of the first and second grades, but did not recur after 710. Cui Riyong, who held the title as Canzhi Jiwu, was the last person to hold any variation of the title. // Events End of the Asuka period, the second and last part of the Yamato period and beginning of the Nara period in Japan. ...

References

Generally

• Book of Tang, vols. 42[1], 43[2].
• New Book of Tang, vols. 46, 47[3], 61, 62, 63[4].
• Bo Yang Edition of the Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 45, pp. 217-269.
• Bo Yang, Outlines of the History of the Chinese (中國人史綱), vol. 2, pp. 499-503.

[Jiu] Tang Shu, [Old] Book of Tang (also, [Chiu] Tang shu), is the first classic work about the Tang Dynasty. ... Xin Tang shu, New Book of Tang (also, Hsin Tang shu), is a classic work of history about the Tang Dynasty edited by Ouyang Xiu (1007-1072 CE) and Song Qi (998-1061) of the Song dynasty. ... Bo Yang (柏楊, born 1920) is a Mainlander-born writer based in Taiwan. ... Zizhi Tongjian (traditional Chinese character: 資治通鑑; simplified Chinese character: 资治通鉴; pinyin Zīzhì Tōngjìan, Wade-Giles Tzu-chih tung-chien) is known to be a important Chinese history text of annual chronology. ...

Specifically

1. ^ ^{a b} New Book of Tang, vol. 61.
2. ^ Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 185.
3. ^ ^{a b c d e} New Book of Tang, vol. 62.
4. ^ New Book of Tang, vol. 63.
5. ^ ^{a b c d} Bo Yang Edition of the Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 45.
6. ^ ^{a b} New Book of Tang, vol. 46.
7. ^ Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 225.
8. ^ ^{a b} Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 188.