Zheng Zhu (鄭注; died December 18, 835), probably né Yu Zhu (魚注), was an official of the Chinese Tang dynasty. He became a trusted advisor to Emperor Wenzong due to treatments he provided Emperor Wenzong for the emperor's illnesses, and thereafter plotted with Emperor Wenzong and Li Xun to slaughter the powerful eunuchs. However, after the plot (later known as the Ganlu Incident) failed, Li Xun and he were both killed, along with many other officials that the eunuchs suspected of being complicit.
Chinese Emperor Wenzong conspires with chancellor Li Xun and general Zheng Zhu to kill all the eunuchs, but the plot is
Chinese Emperor Wenzong conspires with chancellor Li Xun and general Zheng Zhu to kill all the eunuchs, but the plot is foiled. Also known as the Sweet Dew Incident
Historical Significance
Zheng Zhu (鄭注; died December 18, 835), probably né Yu Zhu (魚注), was an official of the Chinese Tang dynasty.
Events After
Pactum Sicardi is signed, a peace agreement between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples
Pactum Sicardi is signed, a peace agreement between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples
15th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet
15th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet
Comet 1P/837 F1 (Halley) approaches within 0.0334 AU of Earth
Comet 1P/837 F1 (Halley) approaches within 0.0334 AU of Earth
Best view of Halley's Comet in 2,000 years
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15th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet
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Comet 1P/837 F1 (Halley) approaches within 0.0334 AU of Earth
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Best view of Halley's Comet in 2,000 years
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Pactum Sicardi is signed, a peace agreement between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples
Pactum Sicardi is signed, a peace agreement between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples
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- Zheng Zhu (鄭注; died December 18, 835), probably né Yu Zhu (魚注), was an official of the Chinese Tang dynasty. He became a trusted advisor to Emperor Wenzong due to treatments he provided Emperor Wenzong for the emperor's illnesses, and thereafter plotted with Emperor Wenzong and Li Xun to slaughter the powerful eunuchs. However, after the plot (later known as the Ganlu Incident) failed, Li Xun and he were both killed, along with many other officials that the eunuchs suspected of being complicit.
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- Zheng Zhu (鄭注; died December 18, 835), probably né Yu Zhu (魚注), was an official of the Chinese Tang dynasty.