Marriage Law Violation

Case concerning the illegal marriage practice of taking a second wife while already married under Tang Code

The Case of Zheng Chongjing, Magistrate of Leping County in Raozhou, Marrying His 14-Year-Old Daughter to Prefect Song of Jiangjun
  1. The Case of Zheng Chongjing, Magistrate of Leping County in Raozhou, Marrying His 14-Year-Old Daughter to Prefect Song of Jiangjun
  2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty China (Tianbao era, circa 750 AD)
  3. Original Case: 饶州乐平县令郑崇敬季女14岁嫁绛郡太守宋某案
  4. VictimsDaughter of Zheng ChongjingDefendantsSong HunPlaintiffsYang GuozhongProsecutorsYang GuozhongJudgesEmperor Xuanzong of Tang (Li Longji)InstitutionsCensorate (Yushitai)
  5. Case Tags: Tang Dynasty Case;Marriage Law Violation;Political Persecution;Corruption