Emperor Ningzong
| Emperor Ningzong of Song 宋寧宗 | |||||||||||||
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| Emperor of the Song dynasty | |||||||||||||
| Reign | 24 July 1194 – 17 September 1224 | ||||||||||||
| Predecessor | Emperor Guangzong | ||||||||||||
| Successor | Emperor Lizong | ||||||||||||
| Born |
Zhao Kuo 19 November 1168 | ||||||||||||
| Died | 17 September 1224 (aged 55) | ||||||||||||
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Empress Gongshu Empress Gongsheng | ||||||||||||
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| House | House of Zhao | ||||||||||||
| Father | Emperor Guangzong | ||||||||||||
| Mother | Empress Ciyi | ||||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 宋寧宗 | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 宋宁宗 | ||||||
| Literal meaning | "Peaceful Ancestor of the Song" | ||||||
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| Zhao Kuo | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 趙擴 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 赵扩 | ||||||
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Emperor Ningzong of Song (19 November 1168 – 17 September 1224), personal name Zhao Kuo, was the 13th emperor of the Song dynasty in China and the fourth emperor of the Southern Song dynasty. He reigned from 1194 until his death in 1224. He was noted for the cultural and intellectual achievements made during his reign. In particular, Zhu Xi wrote some of his most famous Neo-Confucianist works during this period. However, Emperor Ningzong was known for his aversion towards the spread of Neo-Confucianism in his imperial 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 Jurchens from the north during the wars between the Song dynasty and Jurchen-led Jin dynasty.
See also
- List of emperors of the Song dynasty
- 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
References
- Toqto'a, ed. (1343). History of Song. Volumes 37–40: Biography of Emperor Ningzong.
| Emperor Ningzong Born: 1168 Died: 1224 | ||
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| Preceded by Emperor Guangzong |
Emperor of the Song Dynasty 1194–1224 |
Succeeded by Emperor Lizong |