Emperor Renzong (Song Dynasty)
Birth and death:	May 30, 1010–30 April 1063
Family name:	Zhao (趙)
Given name:	Shouyi (受益), later Zhen¹ (禎)
Dates of reign:	24 March 1022–30 April 1063
Temple name:	Renzong (仁宗)
Posthumous name: (short)	Never used short
Posthumous name: (full)	Emperor Titian Fadao Jigong Quande Shenwen Shengwu Ruizhe Mingxiao² 體天法道極功全德神文聖武睿哲 明孝皇帝
General note: Dates given here are in the Julian calendar. They are not in the proleptic Gregorian calendar. ——— 1. His name was changed into Zhen in 1018 when he was officially named crown prince. This name became his taboo name when he ascended the throne in 1022. 2. This is the final version of the posthumous name given in 1083.

Emperor Renzong (May 30, 1010 – April 30, 1063) was the fourth emperor of the Song Dynasty of China. His personal name was Zhao Zhen (趙禎). He reigned from 1022 to 1063. Renzong was the son of Emperor Zhenzong. This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Events The Ly Dynasty in Vietnam is established (or 1009). ... April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining, as the last day in April. ... Jump to: navigation, search Events Anselm of Canterbury becomes prior at Le Bec Sancho I becomes ruler of Aragon Bishopric of Olomouc is founded Births Deaths April 30 - Emperor Renzong (b. ... Chinese personal names follow a number of conventions different from those of Western personal names. ... Chinese personal names follow a number of conventions different from those of Western personal names. ... March 24 is the 83rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (84th in Leap years). ... Jump to: navigation, search Events Several Catharist heretics are killed in Toulouse. ... April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining, as the last day in April. ... Jump to: navigation, search Events Anselm of Canterbury becomes prior at Le Bec Sancho I becomes ruler of Aragon Bishopric of Olomouc is founded Births Deaths April 30 - Emperor Renzong (b. ... Temple names (Traditional Chinese: 廟號 Simplified Chinese: 庙号 Pinyin: miào hào;), are commonly used when naming most Chinese, Vietnamese (such dynasties as Tran,Anterior Lê and Nguyen Dynasty) and most Korean rulers of the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties. ... A posthumous name (Traditional Chinese: 諡號/謚號 Simplified Chinese: 谥号; Pinyin: shì hào; Romaji: shigō/tsuigō; Revised Romanization of Korean: siho) is a honorary name given to royalty in some cultures posthumously, that is, after the persons death. ... A posthumous name (Traditional Chinese: 諡號/謚號 Simplified Chinese: 谥号; Pinyin: shì hào; Romaji: shigō/tsuigō; Revised Romanization of Korean: siho) is a honorary name given to royalty in some cultures posthumously, that is, after the persons death. ... The Julian calendar was introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC, taking force in 45 BC or 709 ab urbe condita. ... The proleptic Gregorian calendar is produced by extending the Gregorian Calendar to dates preceding its official introduction in 1582. ... Events Bulgaria becomes part of the Byzantine Empire. ... Jump to: navigation, search Events Several Catharist heretics are killed in Toulouse. ... Events Sancho I of Aragon conqueres Graus. ... Jump to: navigation, search May 30 is the 150th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (151st in leap years). ... Events The Ly Dynasty in Vietnam is established (or 1009). ... April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining, as the last day in April. ... Jump to: navigation, search Events Anselm of Canterbury becomes prior at Le Bec Sancho I becomes ruler of Aragon Bishopric of Olomouc is founded Births Deaths April 30 - Emperor Renzong (b. ... Alternative meaning: Song Dynasty (420-479) The Song dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝) was a ruling dynasty in China from 960-1279. ... Jump to: navigation, search Events Several Catharist heretics are killed in Toulouse. ... Jump to: navigation, search Events Anselm of Canterbury becomes prior at Le Bec Sancho I becomes ruler of Aragon Bishopric of Olomouc is founded Births Deaths April 30 - Emperor Renzong (b. ... Categories: People stubs | Song Dynasty emperors | Stub ...

The official policy of Song Dynasty at the time was pacifism and this caused the weakening of the military. Western Xia(西夏) took advantage of this deterioration and waged small scale wars against Song China near the borders. Jump to: navigation, search The Song Dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝) was a ruling dynasty in China from 960-1279. ... Vereschagins painting Apotheosis of War (1871) came to be admired as one of the earliest artistic expressions of pacifism. ... See Xia for other meanings of the Chinese character 夏 xià. ... Alternative meaning: Song Dynasty (420-479) The Song dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝) was a ruling dynasty in China from 960-1279. ...

When Renzong came into power, he issued decrees to strengthen the military and paid massive bribes to the Liao (遼) government, an adversary of Western Xia, in the hope that this will ensure the safety of Song China. The Liao Dynasty (T: 遼朝 S: 辽朝 pinyin: Liáo Cháo), 907-1125, sometimes also known as the Kingdom or Empire of the Khitan, was founded by the Yelü (耶律 Yēlǜ) family of the Khitan tribes in the final years of the Tang Dynasty, although Yelü Abaoji did not declare an... See Xia for other meanings of the Chinese character 夏 xià. ... Alternative meaning: Song Dynasty (420-479) The Song dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝) was a ruling dynasty in China from 960-1279. ...

However these policies of Renzong cost a heavy price. Tax was increased severely and the peasants were living in a state of perpetual poverty. It eventually caused organized rebellions to take place through out the country and the break down of the government.

Renzong passed away in 1063 without an heir.