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Zhao Dun

Type Figure Region Southern Song Time 1147–1200 Also known as Emperor Guangzong of Song、Guangzong

The third emperor of the Southern Song and third son of Xiaozong. He was crown prince in the Eastern Palace during the Chunxi era, acceded in 1189 af…

Timeline

  1. 1162–1179Lin'an Prefecture · Lin'an PrefectureAfter Xiaozong's accession he was made crown prince, participating in Eastern Palace ceremonies and observing some government affairs, holding the status of heir apparent.
  2. 1180–1188Lin'an Prefecture · Lin'an PrefectureIn the later Chunxi years he still resided in the Eastern Palace, his relationship with Xiaozong gradually growing tense; attendants such as Han Tuozhou gathered around him, laying the groundwork for the power structure at the start of Shaoxi.
  3. 1189–1194Lin'an Prefecture · Lin'an PrefectureIn 1189 he received Xiaozong's abdication, changed the era name to Shaoxi, and completed the Southern Song's internal succession; early in his reign he heavily employed Han Tuozhou, but later, due to illness and interference by consorts, court governance gradually fell into disorder.

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