military commander
Emperor Taizu of Song.
founding emperor of the Song Dynasty (reigned 960-976)
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About Emperor Taizu of Song
Emperor Taizu of Song, personal name Zhao Kuangyin, courtesy name Yuanlang, was the founding emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned from 960 until his death in 976. Formerly a distinguished military general of the Later Zhou dynasty, Emperor Taizu came to power after staging a coup d'état and forcing Emperor Gong, the last Later Zhou ruler, to abdicate the throne in his favor.
Everything about Emperor Taizu of Song →- Occupation
- military commander, ruler
- Position held
- Emperor of China, emperor
- Citizenship
- Song dynasty
- Born
- March 21, 927
- Died
- November 14, 976