Emperor Taizu of Later Liang - Founder of the Later Liang Dynasty

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Zhu Quanzhong (朱全忠), originally named Zhu Wen (朱温) (852–912), was a jiedushi (节度使, military governor) at the end of the Tang dynasty. He served as a general under Huang Chao and overthrew the Tang dynasty in 907, established the Later Liang Dynasty, and ushered in the era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.

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Early Career of Emperor Taizu of Later Liang

Early Career of Emperor Taizu of Later Liang

Details on Zhu Wen's origin are scarce. He was born the youngest of three sons, Quanyu, Cun and Wen, his father, Zhu Cheng, an instructor in the Five Classics in Dangshan County, Songzhou.
Emperor Taizu of Later Liang: Xuanwu Governor

Emperor Taizu of Later Liang: Xuanwu Governor

As seen above Zhu Quanzhong arrived at Bian more than 3 months after his appointment. The delay probably was related to various duties assigned to him in between, but may also have been due to...
Emperor Taizu of Later Liang: Founding of the Later Liang Dynasty

Emperor Taizu of Later Liang: Founding of the Later Liang Dynasty

Within a few years he had consolidated his power by destroying his neighbours, and was able to force a move of the imperial capital to Luoyang (modern Luoyang, Henan province), within his power base.
Emperor Taizu of Later Liang: Extent of conquests

Emperor Taizu of Later Liang: Extent of conquests

Zhu was able to conquer much of central China, but most of Shaanxi, Shanxi, and Hebei remained outside his reach, controlled by the Qi State, Shatuo Turks, and Yan State respectively.
Death of Emperor Taizu of Later Liang

Death of Emperor Taizu of Later Liang

Zhu Wen's reign lasted till 912 when he was murdered by his son Zhu Yougui(朱友珪).