Person1048–1085
Emperor Shenzong of Song
Sixth emperor of the Song dynasty (r. 1067–1085). Seeking to strengthen the state and recover lost borderlands, he brought Wang Anshi into the government in 1069 and made him chief councillor in 1071, keeping the New Policies in force until his death; his reign also saw costly campaigns against the Western Xia and a war with Đại Việt in 1075–1077.
- Dates
- 25 May 1048 – 1 April 1085
- Events
- 1 event
- Regions
- East Asia
- In the threads
- East Asia (11th–12th c.)
Events
- Wang Anshi’s New Policies26 February 1069 – 16 September 1086 · East Asia