Emperor Shenzong
Birth and death:	May 25, 1048–1 April 1085
Family name:	Zhao (趙)
Given name:	Zhongzhen (仲鍼), later Xu¹ (頊)
Dates of reign:	26 January 1067–1 April 1085
Temple name:	Shenzong (神宗)
Posthumous name: (short)	Never used short
Posthumous name: (full)	Emperor Tiyuan Xiandao Fagu Lixian Dide Wanggong Yingwen Liewu Qinren Shengxiao² 體元顯道法古立憲帝德王功英文 烈武欽仁聖孝皇帝
General note: Dates given here are in the Julian calendar. They are not in the proleptic Gregorian calendar. ——— 1. His name was changed into Xu in 1063 when his father Yingzong ascended the throne. 2. This is the final version of the posthumous name given in 1113.

Emperor Shenzong (May 25, 1048 – April 1, 1085) was the sixth emperor of Song Dynasty China. His personal name was Zhao Xu. He reigned from 1067 to 1085. 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 city of Oslo is founded by Harald Hardråde of Norway. ... Jump to: navigation, search April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... Events May 25 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo, Spain back from the Moors. ... 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. ... Jump to: navigation, search January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events Constantine X emperor of the Byzantine Empire dies. ... Jump to: navigation, search April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... Events May 25 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo, Spain back from the Moors. ... 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. ... 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: Song Dynasty emperors | Stub ... Events Pierre Abélard opens his school in Paris End of Kyanzitthas reign in Myanmar Alaungsithus reign begins in Myanmar Suryavarman Is reign begins in the Khmer Empire Bridlington Priory founded Births August 24 - Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou (died 1151) Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Barcelona... May 25 is the 145th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (146th in leap years). ... Events The city of Oslo is founded by Harald Hardråde of Norway. ... Jump to: navigation, search April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... Events May 25 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo, Spain back from the Moors. ... Alternative meaning: Song Dynasty (420-479) The Song dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝) was a ruling dynasty in China from 960-1279. ... Events Constantine X emperor of the Byzantine Empire dies. ... Events May 25 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo, Spain back from the Moors. ...

The periods within his reign are Xining (熙寧; xi1 ning2) 1068-1077 and Yuanfeng (元豐; yuan2 feng1) 1078-1085. Events Emperor Go-Sanjo ascends the throne of Japan William the Conqueror takes Exeter after a brief siege Births Henry I of England (d. ... Events Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor begs Pope Gregory VII to remove sentence of excommunication Robert Curthose instigates his first insurrection against his father, William the Conqueror Seljuk Turks capture Nicaea Süleyman I of Rüm becomes the leader of the Sultanate of Rüm in modern Turkey Anush... Events Romanesque church begun at Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain Anselm of Canterbury becomes abbot of Le Bec William the Conqueror ordered the White Tower to be built Births Deaths Categories: 1078 ... Events May 25 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo, Spain back from the Moors. ...

During his reign, Shenzong noticed Wang Anshi's policy and appointed Wang as Chancellor. Wang implemented his famous reforms aimed at improving the lot of the working class, which some have seen as a forerunner of the modern welfare state. These acts became the hallmark reform of Shenzong's reign. Wáng Ānshí (王安石) (1021 - 1086) was a Chinese economist, statesman and poet of the Song Dynasty who attempted some controversial, major socio-economic reforms. ... Jump to: navigation, search There are three main interpretations of the idea of a welfare state: the provision of welfare services by the state. ...

Shenzong's other notable act as emperor included his attempts to rid the Song empire the Tangut Empire by invading and expelling the Xixia forces in Qingzhou (today's Gansu). Shenzong was initially quite successful at these campaigns but during the City of Yongle battle of 1082, Shenzong's forces were defeated. As a result, the Xixia forces grew more powerful and would be a thorn on the side of the Song dynasty in the ensuing decades. Jump to: navigation, search This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Qingzhou (青州) is the ancient capital of Shandong province, China. ... Jump to: navigation, search Gansu (Simplified Chinese: 甘肃; Traditional Chinese: 甘肅; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Kan-su, or modified as Kan-suh) is a province located in the northwest of the Peoples Republic of China. ... Events England - The Rochester Cathedral was completed Europe - The German Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor besieges Rome and gains entry, a synod is agreed upon by the Romans to rule on the dispute between Henry and Pope Gregory VII Styria - Ottokar II succeeds his brother Adalbero (died 1086 or 1087...

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Shenzong died in 1085 and was succeeded by his son. He was 38.

See also

• Wang Anshi