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(Wednesday)
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Chinese
Spouses
Empress Mingda, Empress Mingjie, Empress Xiangong, Empress Xianren, Empress Xiansu, Guifei, of the Wang clan, Q19653851, Q19833433, Qiao Shi
Children
57 children: Ande Diji, Anshu Diji, Baofu Diji, Baoshu Diji, Chongde Diji, Emperor Gaozong of Song
Parents
Emperor Shenzong of Song, Chen Shi
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Emperor Huizong of Song: Emperor of the Song Dynasty (1082-1135).
Born in Kaifeng (died at age 52).
Biography
Emperor Huizong of Song, personal name Zhao Ji, was the eighth emperor of the Song dynasty of China and the penultimate emperor of the Northern Song dynasty. He was also a very well-known painter, poet and calligrapher. Born as the 11th son of Emperor Shenzong, he ascended the throne in 1100 upon the death of his elder brother and predecessor, Emperor Zhezong, because Emperor Zhezong's only son died prematurely. He lived in luxury, sophistication and art in the first half of his life. In 1126, when the Jurchen-led Jin dynasty invaded the Song dynasty during the Jin–Song Wars, Emperor Huizong abdicated and passed on his throne to his eldest son, Zhao Huan while Huizong assumed the honorary title of Taishang Huang. The following year, the Song capital, Bianjing, was conquered by Jin forces in an event historically known as the Jingkang Incident. Emperor Huizong and Emperor Qinzong and the rest of their family were taken captive by the Jurchens and brought back to the Jin capital, Huining Prefecture in 1128. The Emperor Taizong of Jin, gave the former Emperor Huizong a title, Duke Hunde, to humiliate him. After Zhao Gou, the only surviving son of Huizong to avoid capture by the Jin, declared himself as the dynasty's tenth emperor as Emperor Gaozong, the Jurchens used Huizong, Qinzong, and other imperial family members to put pressure on Gaozong and his court to surrender. Emperor Huizong died in Wuguocheng after spending about nine years in captivity. He, along with his successors, were blamed for the Song dynasty's decline.
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Sibling of
Emperor Zhezong of Song
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Princess Yanguo
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Princess Zhouguozhang
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Princess Xuguozhang
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Princess Chuguo
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Zhao Cai
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Zhao Yu
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Zhao Bi
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Zhao Si
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Zhao Wei
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Zhao Jin
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Zhao Jun
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Zhao Yi
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Zhao Ti
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Zhao Xian
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Zhao Shen
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Zhao Jia
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Princess Shushou
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Princess Luguo
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Princesse Tanguo
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Princess Binguo
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Princess Xingguo
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Princess Yunguo
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Empress Xiangong
Spouse of
Empress Mingjie
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Empress Mingda
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Empress Xianren
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Qiao Shi
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Guifei, of the Wang clan
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Empress Xiansu
Child of
Emperor Shenzong of Song
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Chen Shi
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Qinci
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Emperor Gaozong of Song
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Zhao Shi
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Princess Cheng
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Huifu Diji
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Kangshu Diji
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Chongde Diji
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Anshu Diji
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Ande Diji
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Shoushu Diji
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Hefu Diji
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Baoshu Diji
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Yifu Diji
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Renfu Diji
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Rongde Diji
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Ningfu Diji
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Jiade-diji
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Lingfu Diji
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Emperor Qinzong of Song
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Baofu Diji
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Princess Shunde
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Xianfu Diji
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Princess Fujin
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Xishu Diji
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Zhao Dong
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Zhao Yi
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Zhao Jian
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Zhao Qi
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Zhao Ji
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Zhao Zhu
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Zhao Tong
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Zhao Si
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Zhao Zhi
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Zhao Chun
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Zhao Yu
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Zhao Tan
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Zhao Yang
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Zhao Yue
Parent of
Zhao Mu
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Zhao Chan
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Zhao Xiang
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Zhao Gong
Parent of
Zhao Cai
Parent of
Zhao Cong
Parent of
Zhao xu
Parent of
Zhao Bing
Parent of
Zhao Wo
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Zhao E
Parent of
Zhao Di
Parent of
Zhao Pu
Parent of
Zhao Cheng
Parent of
Zhao Shu
Parent of
Zhao Kai
Parent of
Zhao Zhen
Parent of
Princess Yanguo
Parent of
Yongfu Diji
Parent of
Zhao Huanhuan
Parent of
Princess Xianfu
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Emperor Huizong of Song?
Emperor Huizong of Song was born on and passed away on at the age of 52.
Where was Emperor Huizong of Song born?
Emperor Huizong of Song was born in Kaifeng.
Where can I find more information about Emperor Huizong of Song?
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