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Emperor Gaozu of Tang (7 April 566[2] – 25 June 635),[3] born Li Yuan, courtesy nameShude, was the founding emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, reigning from 618 to 626. Under the Sui dynasty, Li Yuan was the governor in the area of modern-day Shanxi, and was based in Taiyuan.