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Emperor Ningzong

1168 - 1224

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Emperor Ningzong of Song (19 November 1168 – 17 September 1224), personal name Zhao Kuo, was the 13th emperor of the Song dynasty of China and the fourth emperor of the Southern Song dynasty. He reigned from 1194 until his death in 1224. He was the second son and the only surviving child of his predecessor Guangzong and like his father, Ningzong was weak-minded; easily dominated by women. During Ningzong's reign, he had built 75 commemorative shrines and steles, the most in Song history. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Emperor Ningzong is the 5,633rd most popular politician (down from 3,595th in 2019), the 380th most popular biography from China (down from 276th in 2019) and the 225th most popular Chinese Politician.

Emperor Ningzong is most famous for his construction of the Grand Canal.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Emperor Ningzong ranks 5,633 out of 19,576. Before him are Haji Mohammad Chamkani, Alessandra Mussolini, Dorothea Binz, Milada Horáková, Princess Irene of Hesse and by Rhine, and Guntis Ulmanis. After him are Isaac Komnenos of Cyprus, Kardam of Bulgaria, Étienne Marcel, Tigranes I, Emperor Yōzei, and Lucía Topolansky.

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Among people born in 1168, Emperor Ningzong ranks 3. Before him are Kaloyan of Bulgaria, and Rudolf II, Count of Habsburg. After him is Emperor Zhangzong of Jin. Among people deceased in 1224, Emperor Ningzong ranks 1. After him are Yusuf II, Almohad caliph, Emperor Xuanzong of Jin, Abd al-Wahid I, Hōjō Yoshitoki, and Xia Gui.

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In China

Among people born in China, Emperor Ningzong ranks 380 out of 1,610. Before him are Li Qiang (1959), Emperor Huai of Jin (300), Huiyuan (334), Zhang Zhongjing (150), Qi Baishi (1864), and Zhong Hui (225). After him are Emperor Wenzong of Tang (809), Liu Cixin (1963), Gongsun Zan (null), Yu Jin (200), Du Mu (803), and Emperor Zhezong (1076).

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Among POLITICIANS In China

Among politicians born in China, Emperor Ningzong ranks 225. Before him are Zhang Xueliang (1901), Liu Xiang (-77), Pan Geng (-1500), Li Qiang (1959), Emperor Huai of Jin (300), and Zhong Hui (225). After him are Emperor Wenzong of Tang (809), Emperor Zhezong (1076), Princess Wencheng (628), Huang Chao (801), Emperor Shang of Han (105), and Emperor Yuan of Jin (276).

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