Emperor Qinzong of Song
Emperor of the Song Dynasty
Born
May 23rd, 1100
924 years ago
Died
1161
864 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
China
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Ascended to the throne in 1126 during a tumultuous period for the Song Dynasty. The reign marked by military struggles against the Jurchen-led Jin dynasty. Captured in 1127 during the invasion by the Jin forces, leading to the fall of the Northern Song capital, Bianjing. Exiled and eventually became a figurehead with limited power. Spent years in captivity and was later relocated to the Jin capital, where he lived until his death in 1161.
Ascended to the throne at age 26
Faced invasions by the Jurchen's Jin dynasty
Captured and exiled during the Jin conquest
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