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Emperor Gaozong of Song

1107 - 1187

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Emperor Gaozong of Song (12 June 1107 – 9 November 1187), 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 (the modern day Kaifeng) 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 (the modern day Hangzhou), 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. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Emperor Gaozong of Song is the 4,340th most popular politician (down from 2,537th in 2019), the 284th most popular biography from China (down from 196th in 2019) and the 176th most popular Chinese Politician.

Emperor Gaozong of Song is most famous for the destruction of the Northern Song Dynasty.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Emperor Gaozong of Song ranks 4,340 out of 19,576. Before him are Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, Teos of Egypt, Balash, Archduchess Eleanor of Austria, Tetisheri, and Gustav Noske. After him are Maria of Courtenay, Victoriano Huerta, Ranavalona III, Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark, Walter Sans Avoir, and Antiochus X Eusebes.

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Among people born in 1107, Emperor Gaozong of Song ranks 3. Before him are Enrico Dandolo, and Henry II, Duke of Austria.  Among people deceased in 1187, Emperor Gaozong of Song ranks 6. Before him are Pope Gregory VIII, Pope Urban III, Raynald of Châtillon, Raymond III, Count of Tripoli, and Gerard of Cremona. After him are Constantine Manasses, Roger de Moulins, Adelaide of Vohburg, Ruben III, Prince of Armenia, and Alexios Branas.

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In China

Among people born in China, Emperor Gaozong of Song ranks 284 out of 1,610. Before him are Li Yuanhong (1864), Chen Shou (233), Lü Meng (178), Emperor Zhang of Han (57), Yijing (635), and Zhu Rongji (1928). After him are Gong Li (1965), Zhiyi (538), Emperor Houshao of Han (-196), Ye Jianying (1897), Cao Ren (168), and Emperor Huan of Han (132).

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Among POLITICIANS In China

Among politicians born in China, Emperor Gaozong of Song ranks 176. Before him are Emperor Yuan of Han (-75), Emperor Dezong of Tang (742), Li Yuanhong (1864), Chen Shou (233), Emperor Zhang of Han (57), and Zhu Rongji (1928). After him are Emperor Houshao of Han (-196), Ye Jianying (1897), Emperor Huan of Han (132), Lu Su (172), Emperor Qianshao of Han (-150), and Sima Shi (208).

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