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Emperor Taizong of Song

939 - 997

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Zhao Jiong (20 November 939 – 8 May 997), known as Zhao Guangyi from 960 to 977 and Zhao Kuangyi before 960, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizong of Song, was the second emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned from 976 to his death in 997. He was a younger brother of his predecessor Emperor Taizu, and the father of his successor Emperor Zhenzong. Why Emperor Taizong succeeded his brother rather than Emperor Taizu's grown sons (Zhao Dezhao and Zhao Defang, who both died in their twenties during his reign) is not entirely understood by later historians. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Emperor Taizong of Song is the 2,865th most popular politician (down from 2,115th in 2019), the 186th most popular biography from China (down from 167th in 2019) and the 117th most popular Chinese Politician.

Emperor Taizong of Song is most famous for unifying China and establishing the Song Dynasty.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Emperor Taizong of Song ranks 2,865 out of 19,576. Before him are Oswald Mosley, Milorad Dodik, William I of Württemberg, Władysław Anders, Jorge Sampaio, and Henry II the Pious. After him are King Wen of Zhou, Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, Nectanebo II, Princess Margaretha, Mrs. Ambler, Agustín de Iturbide, and Bolesław III Wrymouth.

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Among people born in 939, Emperor Taizong of Song ranks 1. After him is Pietro Participazio. Among people deceased in 997, Emperor Taizong of Song ranks 3. Before him are Adalbert of Prague, and Géza, Grand Prince of the Hungarians. After him are Sabuktigin, Seongjong of Goryeo, Roman of Bulgaria, Conrad I, Duke of Swabia, and Constantine III of Scotland.

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In China

Among people born in China, Emperor Taizong of Song ranks 186 out of 1,610. Before him are Emperor Hui of Han (-210), John Woo (1946), Li Ka-shing (1928), Hyeonjong of Joseon (1641), Jayaatu Khan Tugh Temür (1304), and Cao Xueqin (1724). After him are King Wen of Zhou (-1112), Yuan Shu (155), Ban Gu (32), Liu Hui (225), Benedict Anderson (1936), and Ma Chao (176).

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Among POLITICIANS In China

Among politicians born in China, Emperor Taizong of Song ranks 117. Before him are Taichang Emperor (1582), Li Hongzhang (1823), Rinchinbal Khan (1326), Emperor Hui of Han (-210), Hyeonjong of Joseon (1641), and Jayaatu Khan Tugh Temür (1304). After him are King Wen of Zhou (-1112), Yuan Shu (155), Ma Chao (176), Lin Zexu (1785), King Wu of Zhou (-1150), and Longqing Emperor (1537).

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