Emperor Zhenzong
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Emperor Zhenzong of Song, personal name Zhao Heng, was the third emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned from 997 to his death in 1022. His personal name was originally Zhao Dechang, but was
Portrait on a hanging scroll, kept in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
Tomb guardian at Emperor Zhenzong's tomb
Tomb of Emperor Zhenzong
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
Emperor Zhenzong
…983, Zhao Yuankan in 986, and finally Zhao Heng in 995. He was the third son of his predecessor, Emperor Taizong, and was succeeded by his sixth son, Emperor Renzong at the end of his reign. From 1020 he was seriously ill, but retained power despite this. Because of his illness, day-to-day rule of China was often…
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