← Explore on the interactive map

Emperor Ningzong of Song

Type Figure Region Southern Song Time 1168–1224 Also known as Zhao Kuo、Emperor Ningzong

Emperor Ningzong of Song, Zhao Kuo (1168–1224), was the fourth Southern Song emperor, son of Emperor Guangzong, reigning 1194–1224;…

Timeline

  1. 1168–1194Lin'an · Lin'an PrefectureZhao Kuo was Guangzong's eldest son and was made crown prince early. During the Shaoxi era, amid Guangzong's mental illness and refusal to visit Xiaozong, he took part in preparations for the inner abdication as heir apparent.
  2. 1194–1207Lin'an imperial palace · Lin'an PrefectureHe acceded by abdication in 1194 and changed the era name to Qingyuan. He relied on his in-law Han Tuozhou, launched the Qingyuan party ban, posthumously enfeoffed Yue Fei, and in 1206 launched the Kaixi Northern Expedition; after its failure Han Tuozhou was killed in 1207.
  3. 1208–1224Lin'an · Lin'an PrefectureAfter Han Tuozhou's death Shi Miyuan took power and Ningzong often delegated state affairs to him. During the Jiading era he made peace with Jin and reformed the finances; he died in 1224, and by edict his son succeeded as Lizong.

Sources