Taizu
Chinese emperor, founder of the Song dynasty
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None
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Died
November 14th, 976
1048 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
China
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Founded the Song dynasty after overthrowing the Later Zhou dynasty. Established the unification of China after several decades of fragmentation during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Promoted military reforms and civil governance, emphasizing meritocracy in the bureaucracy. Oversaw significant agricultural developments and cultivated trade.
Unified China under the Song dynasty
Established merit-based civil service exams
Implemented agricultural reforms
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