Emperor Taizu of Song

Summary

Emperor Taizu of Song is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Later Tang^[2]. He was born on March 21, 927^[3]. He passed away in Kaifeng^[4]. He died on November 14, 976^[5]. He worked as a military commander^[6] and ruler^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,266 views/month, #6,755 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Emperor Taizu of Song's place of birth was Later Tang^[2].
• Emperor Taizu of Song died in Kaifeng^[4].
• Emperor Taizu of Song was born on March 21, 927^[3].
• Emperor Taizu of Song died on November 14, 976^[5].
• Burial took place at Gongyi^[9].
• Emperor Taizu of Song is buried at Yongchang Mausoleum^[10].
• Emperor Taizu of Song's father was Zhao Hongyin^[11].
• Emperor Taizu of Song's mother was Empress Dowager Du^[12].
• Emperor Taizu of Song was married to Empress Xiaohui^[13].
• Emperor Taizu of Song was married to Empress Wang^[14].
• Emperor Taizu of Song was married to Empress Song^[15].
• A child of Emperor Taizu of Song was Zhao Dexiu^[16].
• A child of Emperor Taizu of Song was Zhao Dezhao^[17].
• A child of Emperor Taizu of Song was Zhao Delin^[18].
• A child of Emperor Taizu of Song was Zhao Defang^[19].
• A child of Emperor Taizu of Song was Zhao Shi^[20].
• A child of Emperor Taizu of Song was Zhao Shi^[21].
• Emperor Taizu of Song held citizenship in Song dynasty^[22].
• Emperor Taizu of Song's professions included military commander^[6].
• Emperor Taizu of Song's professions included ruler^[7].
• Emperor Taizu of Song held the position of Emperor of China^[23].
• Emperor Taizu of Song held the position of emperor^[24].
• Emperor Taizu of Song is recorded as male^[25].
• Emperor Taizu of Song's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Emperor Taizu of Song's family is recorded as House of Zhao^[27].

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Origins and Family

Emperor Taizu of Song was born in Later Tang^[2]. He was born on March 21, 927^[3]. His father was Zhao Hongyin^[11]. His mother was Empress Dowager Du^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military commander^[6] and ruler^[7]. Positions held include Emperor of China^[23], a historical position^[28], in Chinese Empire^[29] and emperor^[24], a noble title^[30].

Personal Life

Spouses include Empress Xiaohui^[13], 0929–0958^[31], of Later Zhou dynasty^[32]; Empress Wang^[14], 0942–0963^[33], of Song dynasty^[34]; and Empress Song^[15], 0952–0995^[35], of Song dynasty^[36]. Children include Zhao Dexiu^[16], of Song dynasty^[37]; Zhao Dezhao^[17], a military personnel^[38], 0951–0979^[39], of Song dynasty^[40]; Zhao Delin^[18], of Song dynasty^[41]; Zhao Defang^[19], a military personnel^[42], 0959–0981^[43], of Song dynasty^[44]; Zhao Shi^[20], of Song dynasty^[45]; and Princesse Chengguo^[46].

Death and Burial

Emperor Taizu of Song died on November 14, 976^[5]. He passed away in Kaifeng^[4]. The cause of death was disease^[47]. Recorded place of burial include Gongyi^[9] and Yongchang Mausoleum^[10].

Why It Matters

Emperor Taizu of Song ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,266 views/month, #6,755 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[48] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[49]

FAQs

Where was Emperor Taizu of Song born?

Emperor Taizu of Song was born in Later Tang^[2].

Where did Emperor Taizu of Song die?

Emperor Taizu of Song died in Kaifeng^[4].

Who were Emperor Taizu of Song's parents?

Emperor Taizu of Song's father was Zhao Hongyin^[11]. Emperor Taizu of Song's mother was Empress Dowager Du^[12].

Who was Emperor Taizu of Song married to?

Emperor Taizu of Song's spouses include Empress Xiaohui^[13], Empress Wang^[14], and Empress Song^[15].

What did Emperor Taizu of Song do for work?

Emperor Taizu of Song worked as military commander^[6] and ruler^[7].