Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
Chinese
Spouses
Empress Wu, Empress Xing, Pan Xianfei, Wang Shi, Zhang Shi
Children
3 children: Zhao Foyou, Zhao Fu, Zhao Shenyou
Parents
Emperor Huizong of Song, Empress Xianren
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Emperor Gaozong of Song: Emperor of Song Dynasty China (1107–1187).
Born in Kaifeng (died at age 80).
Biography
Emperor Gaozong of Song, personal name Zhao Gou, courtesy name Deji, was the tenth emperor of the Chinese Song dynasty and the first of the Southern Song dynasty, ruling between 1127 and 1162 and retaining power as retired emperor from 1162 until his death in 1187. The ninth son of Emperor Huizong and a younger half-brother of Emperor Qinzong, Zhao Gou was not present in the capital of Bianjing when it fell to the Jurchen-led Jin dynasty in 1127 during the beginning of the Jin-Song Wars. Narrowly avoiding capture by Jin forces, he escaped first to Yangzhou and then Lin'an, assuming the throne and re-establishing the Song court. Despite initial setbacks, including Jin invasions and a brief deposition in 1129, Emperor Gaozong consolidated his political position and presided over the continued military conflict with Jin. Prior to 1141, military commanders including Han Shizhong and Yue Fei reconquered portions of the Central Plains while chancellors like Lü Yihao, Zhao Ding, Zhang Jun, and Qin Hui managed the civil bureaucracy.
Connections (66)
Spouse of
Empress Wu
Spouse of
Empress Xing
Spouse of
Pan Xianfei
Spouse of
Zhang Shi
Spouse of
Wang Shi
Child of
Emperor Huizong of Song
Child of
Empress Xianren
Parent of
Zhao Shenyou
Parent of
Zhao Foyou
Parent of
Zhao Fu
Sibling of
Emperor Qinzong of Song
Sibling of
Lingfu Diji
Sibling of
Zhao Shi
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Jiade-diji
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Ningfu Diji
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Rongde Diji
Sibling of
Renfu Diji
Sibling of
Yifu Diji
Sibling of
Baoshu Diji
Sibling of
Hefu Diji
Sibling of
Shoushu Diji
Sibling of
Ande Diji
Sibling of
Anshu Diji
Sibling of
Chongde Diji
Sibling of
Kangshu Diji
Sibling of
Huifu Diji
Sibling of
Princess Cheng
Sibling of
Princess Xianfu
Sibling of
Zhao Huanhuan
Sibling of
Yongfu Diji
Sibling of
Princess Yanguo
Sibling of
Zhao Zhen
Sibling of
Zhao Kai
Sibling of
Zhao Shu
Sibling of
Zhao Cheng
Sibling of
Zhao Pu
Sibling of
Zhao Di
Sibling of
Zhao E
Sibling of
Zhao Wo
Sibling of
Zhao Bing
Sibling of
Zhao xu
Sibling of
Zhao Cong
Sibling of
Zhao Cai
Sibling of
Zhao Gong
Sibling of
Zhao Xiang
Sibling of
Zhao Ji
Sibling of
Zhao Chan
Sibling of
Zhao Mu
Sibling of
Zhao Yue
Sibling of
Zhao Yang
Sibling of
Zhao Tan
Sibling of
Zhao Yu
Sibling of
Zhao Chun
Sibling of
Zhao Zhi
Sibling of
Zhao Si
Sibling of
Zhao Tong
Sibling of
Zhao Zhu
Sibling of
Zhao Qi
Sibling of
Zhao Jian
Sibling of
Zhao Yi
Sibling of
Zhao Dong
Sibling of
Xishu Diji
Sibling of
Princess Fujin
Sibling of
Xianfu Diji
Sibling of
Princess Shunde
Sibling of
Baofu Diji
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Emperor Gaozong of Song?
Emperor Gaozong of Song was born on and passed away on at the age of 80.
Where was Emperor Gaozong of Song born?
Emperor Gaozong of Song was born in Kaifeng.
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