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Emperor Guangzong of Song

Type Figure Region Southern Song Time 1147–1200 Also known as 赵惇、光宗皇帝

Emperor Guangzong of Song (Zhao Dun, 1147–1200), third Southern Song emperor, r. 1189–1194 (Shaoxi era);…

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  1. 1147–1189Lin'an · Lin'an PrefectureZhao Dun was the third son of Emperor Xiaozong, first enfeoffed as Prince Gong, later changed to Prince Shou and designated crown prince; during his time as heir he participated in court affairs to learn, laying the foundation for his later accession.
  2. 1189–1194Lin'an imperial palace · Lin'an PrefectureHe succeeded in 1189 and changed the era name to Shaoxi. In the early part of his reign he reformed officialdom; later, due to conflict with Empress Li and mental instability, he long refused to visit the confined retired emperor Xiaozong, triggering a political crisis.
  3. 1194–1200Lin'an · Lin'an PrefectureIn 1194, pushed by Liu Zheng, Han Tuozhou, and others, he was forced to abdicate to Crown Prince Ningzong, retired as retired emperor, and was confined in Chonghua Palace until his death in 1200.

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