Emperor Renzong of Song
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Emperor Renzong of Song, personal name Zhao Zhen, was the fourth emperor of the Northern Song dynasty of China. He reigned for about 41 years from 1022 to his death in 1063, making him the longest rei
Palace portrait on a hanging scroll, kept in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
Yongzhao Mausoleum, Tomb of Emperor Renzong
Official portrait of Empress Cao, wife of Emperor Renzong
Empress Liu (Zhenzong)
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Empress Zhangxian Mingsu, more commonly known as Empress Liu, was an empress of the Song dynasty, married to the Emperor Zhenzong in 1012 and quickly gained the emperor's trust to discuss government m
Emperor Renzong of Song
…sons died prematurely. Emperor Renzong's father Emperor Zhenzong died in 1022 leaving the 12 year-old Renzong as the new emperor. His adoptive mother Empress Liu acted as the regent before Renzong reached maturity. By 1027, Renzong was old enough to rule on his own but Liu refused to step down and ruled until…
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