Emperor Ai of Tang

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Emperor Tang Aidi (唐哀帝李祝 892-908), born Li Zhu, was the last emperor of the Tang dynasty of China. He reigned from 904 to 907. Aidi was the son of Emperor Zhaozong.

Aidi ascended the throne at the age of 13 after his father, the Zhaozong was murdered by Zhu Wen in 904. Under Zhu Wen's regency, Aidi was only a puppet emperor. In 907, seeing the timing was ripe, Zhu Wen executed all the remaining handful of ministers still loyal to the imperial Li family and forced Aidi to abdicate in favour of Zhu Wen. Aidi himself was demoted to Ji Yin Wang (a prince) whilst Zhu Wen proclaimed the Later Liang Dynasty thus ending 290 years of rule by the Tang dynasty.

In 908, Aidi was poisoned to death by Zhu Wen. He was only 17.

Preceded by Emperor Zhaozong

Emperor of Tang China 904–907

Succeeded by (none)