Glossary of Proper Nouns
Chinese Personal Names
| Terms | Chinese | Korean | Explanation | Another Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tang Xuanzong | 唐玄宗 |
당현종 (탕쉬안쭝) |
Emperor Xuanzong(玄宗, 685-762, r.712-756), personal name Li Longji(李隆基), was an emperor of the Tang Dynasty. During the first half of his reign, with the help of capable chancellors like Yao Chong(姚崇) and Song Jing(宋景), he ruled the empire effectively, bringing forth the heyday of the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Xuanzong, however, overly trusted Li Linfu(李林甫), Yang Guozhong(楊國忠) and An Lushan(安祿山) during the second part of his reign, which eventually caused the Anshi Rebellion. During the rebellion, he was forced to abdicate. | 명(明), 명황(明皇), 현(玄), 현종(玄宗) |
| Tang Xuanzong | 唐宣宗 |
당선종 (탕쉬안쭝) |
Emperor Xuanzong(宣宗, 810-859, r.847-859), personal name Li Chen(李忱), was an emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He is considered to have been the last capable emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Contrary to Emperor Wuzong who deeply trusted in Li Deyu(李德裕), Xuanzong most valued Niu Shengru(牛僧孺), the leader of the Niu Faction(牛黨) and the arch rival of Li Deyu. | 당선(唐宣), 당종(唐宗), 선종(宣宗), 헌종(憲宗), 이치(李怡), 이침(李忱) |
| Tang Yaobi | 唐堯弼 |
당요필 (탕야오비) |
A commissioner (差官) for Commissioner-in-Chief (都督) Huang Long (黃龍) during the Chongzhen era (1628-1644) of the Ming Dynasty. | |
| Tang Yipeng | 唐一鵬 |
당일붕 (탕이펑) |
A native of Yuping 玉屏, Guizhou 貴州. He served as Investigating Censor (監察御史) and Regional Inspector of Shaanxi (陝西) during the Jiajing era (1522-1566) of the Ming. | |
| Tang Yizong | 唐懿宗 |
당의종 (탕이쭝) |
Emperor Yizong(懿宗, 833-873, r.859-873), personal name Li Cui(李漼), was an emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He was enthroned with the help of the eunuch Wang Zongshi(王宗實), who killed other eunuchs supporting his brother Li Zi(李滋). Emperor Yizong did not pay much attention to government affairs and indulged himself with drinking, womanizing, and burdening the people with heavy taxes. Rebellions were rampant throughout his reign. | 의조(懿祖), 의종(懿宗), 의종(毅宗), (李漼) |
| Tang Yong | 湯勇 |
탕용 (탕융) |
A staff member in the entourage of Ming envoys who visited Korea in 1470. He visited Mount Geumgang while he was in Korea. | 탕용(湯勇) |
| Tang Yongwang | 唐雍王 |
당옹왕 (탕융왕) |
See Tang Dezong 唐德宗 | 옹왕(雍王), 건중(建中), 덕종(德宗), 덕종(德宗), 덕종황제(德宗皇帝), |
| Tang Yunfeng | 唐雲峯 |
당운봉 (탕윈펑) |
One of the leaders of the bandits who were active in the region between the Huai (淮) River and the Dang (碭) River during the Wanli era (1573-1620) of the Ming. | |
| Tang Zhaozong | 唐昭宗 |
당소종 (탕자오쭝) |
Emperor Zhaozong(昭宗, 867-904, r.888-904), personal name Li Ye (李曄), was the next to the last emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He was briefly deposed by the eunuch Liu Jishu(劉季述) in 900 and restored in 901. During his reign, rebellions broke out throughout the country, and the Tang Dynasty split apart into several independent political powers. In 904 he was killed by the warlord Zhu Quanzhong(朱全忠). After his death, his 13 year old son, known as Emperor Ai(哀帝), succeeded him as a puppet emperor. | 소종(昭宗), 이걸(李傑), 이민(李敏), 이엽(李曄) |
| Tang Zhongyou | 唐仲友 |
당중우 (탕중유) |
Tang Zhongyou(唐仲友, 1136~1188) was an official of the Song. In 1151 he earned the jinshi(進士) degree. After he was denounced by Zhu Xi(朱熹), he retired to the country and dedicated himself to teaching. He criticized the so-called School of the Mind(xinxue 心學), which he considered too speculative and vague. | 당중우(唐仲友), 중우(仲友), 여정(與政), 설재(說齋) |