| Zhao Kuo | |
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| Reign | July 24, 1194–September 17. 1224 (30 years, 55 days) |
| Predecessor | Emperor Guangzong |
| Successor | Emperor Lizong |
| Spouse | Empress Gongsui 恭淑皇后 Empress Gongshen 恭聖皇后 Consort Cao, concubine |
| Issue | |
| Princess Qi | |
| Full name | |
| Family name: Zhao 趙 Given name: Kuo 擴 |
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| Posthumous name | |
| Emperor Fatian Bidao Chunde Maogong Renwen Zhewu Shenrui Gongxiao 法天備道純德茂功仁文哲武聖睿恭孝皇帝 | |
| Temple name | |
| Ningzong 寧宗 | |
| Father | Emperor Guangzong of Song |
| Born | 19 November 1168 |
| Died | 17 September 1224 (aged 56) |
Emperor Ningzong 寧宗 (1168–1224) was the 13th emperor of the Song dynasty who reigned from 1194 to 1224. His temple name means "Tranquil Ancestor". His reign was noted for the cultural and intellectual achievements. In particular, Zhu Xi wrote some of his most famous works during this period.
On the political side however, Emperor Ningzong saw his government being plagued by rising inflation that threatened the economy and the military advances by the Jurchen people from the north.
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Emperor Ningzong of Song
Born: 1168 Died: 1224 |
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| Preceded by Emperor Guangzong |
Emperor of the Song Dynasty 1194–1224 |
Succeeded by Emperor Lizong |
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