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Li Xun
MedievalPoliticianChina775 — 835
Tang official executed after failed Sweet Dew coup.
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Quick Facts
Born
775
Died
835
Country
China
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)33
Political (20%)26
Influence (20%)46
Legacy (20%)34
Leadership (15%)38
Strategy (15%)39
Total Score36.8
Li Xun — Complete Timeline
835 AD
Sweet Dew Coup AttemptPolitical Action
Li Xun, with Emperor Wenzong's backing, orchestrated a plot to kill the powerful eunuch faction by claiming sweet dew had appeared on a pomegranate tree. The eunuchs discovered the trap, leading to a massacre of officials. Li Xun was captured and executed.
Tang DynastyEunuch PowerCoup
Impact: nationaldestructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
4
Tactics
4
Battles
4
Army Scale
4
War Impact
4
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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