Emperor Ningzong of Song
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| Reign | 24 July 1194 – 17 September 1224 | ||||||||||||
| Predecessor | Emperor Guangzong | ||||||||||||
| Successor | Emperor Lizong | ||||||||||||
| Spouse |
Empress Gongshu 恭淑皇后 Empress Gongsheng 恭聖皇后 Consort Cao, concubine | ||||||||||||
| Issue |
9 princes, all died young Princess Qi | ||||||||||||
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| Father | Emperor Guangzong of Song | ||||||||||||
| Born | 19 November 1168 | ||||||||||||
| Died | 17 September 1224 (aged 56) | ||||||||||||
Emperor Ningzong (Wade-Giles spelling: Emperor Ning-tsung; Chinese: 寧宗; 19 November 1168 – 17 September 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. However, Ningzong personally was known for aversion to the daoxue spread at court.
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 during the Jin–Song wars.
See also
- List of Song Emperors
- Architecture of the Song Dynasty
- Culture of the Song Dynasty
- Economy of the Song Dynasty
- History of the Song Dynasty
- Society of the Song Dynasty
- Technology of the Song Dynasty
| Emperor Ningzong of Song House of Zhao 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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