Person927–976
Zhao Kuangyin (Emperor Taizu of Song)
Founder and first emperor of the Song dynasty (r. 960–976). Born at Luoyang into a military family, he rose under the Later Zhou emperors Guo Wei and Chai Rong to command the palace army, was proclaimed emperor by his troops at Chenqiao in 960, and before his death conquered most of the southern kingdoms of the Five Dynasties era.
- Dates
- 21 March 927 – 14 November 976
- Events
- 1 event
- Regions
- East Asia
- In the threads
- East Asia (6th–10th c.)
Events
- Zhao Kuangyin founds the Song dynasty: the Chenqiao mutiny3 February 960 · East Asia