Emperor Qinzong of Song

Emperor of the Song Dynasty

Emperor Qinzong of Song - Emperor of the Song Dynasty
Born

May 23rd, 1100
925 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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