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Encyclopedia > Emperor Shenzong of Song China
Emperor Shenzong of Song China
Birth and death: May 25, 1048–Apr. 1, 1085
Family name: Zhao (趙)
Given name: Zhongzhen (仲鍼), later Xu¹ (頊)
Dates of reign: Jan. 26, 1067–Apr. 1, 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. 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. ... Events May 25 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo, Spain back from the Moors. ... Chinese personal names follow a number of different conventions from Western personal names. ... Chinese personal names follow a number of different conventions from Western personal names. ... Events Constantine X emperor of the Byzantine Empire dies. ... Events May 25 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo, Spain back from the Moors. ... Temple names (廟號 or less commonly 庙號 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 (諡號/謚號 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 (諡號/謚號 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 Anselm of Canterbury becomes prior at Le Bec Sancho I becomes ruler of Aragon Bishopric of Olomouc is founded Births Deaths Constantine III Lichoudas Patriarch of Constantinople Adelaide Havoise daughter of Robert II of France Tughril Beg first leader of the Seljuk Turks Song dynasty Emperor Jiayou Hungarian ruler... 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 Geoffrey of Anjou Deaths Categories: 1113 ... 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. ... 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. ...


His personal name was Zhao Xu. He reigned from 1067 to 1085. 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, Wang Anshi 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. 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. ... Welfare state describes a nation where the government seeks to guarantee a set of social welfare benefits meant to ensure minimum quality of life standards for all citizens. ...


In 1080 he renamed Puji Temple on the island of Putuoshan in Zhejiang province from 不肯去观音院 to 宝陀观音寺, and donated lands to support it. Events William I of England, in a letter, reminds the Bishop of Rome that the King of England owes him no allegiance. ... Puji Temple (ch 普济禅寺; pinyin pujichansi; translation Zen Temple of Universal Salvation) is a Buddhist temple located on the island of Putuoshan in Zhejiang province, China. ... Mount Putuo (Chinese 普陀山; pinyin pu tuo shan) or Putuo Shan is an island located to the south-east of Shanghai, off the coast of Zhejiang province, China. ... Zhejiang (Chinese: 浙江; pinyin: Zhèjiāng; Wade-Giles: Che-chiang; Postal System Pinyin: Chehkiang or Chekiang) is a eastern coastal province of the Peoples Republic of China. ...

Preceded by:
Emperor Yingzong
Emperor of the Song Dynasty Succeeded by:
Emperor Zhezong

  Results from FactBites:
 
2. China, 1522-1796. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History (1098 words)
China's population returned to 100 million probably in the early 15th century and soared to perhaps as high as 200 million a century later.
China's major cities of Song and Yuan did not continue to grow, but middle-level market towns sprouted around the country.
In addition, new crops from the Americas were introduced to China via the Philippines, effectively contributing to the capacity of agriculture to support a larger population.
NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Puji Temple (837 words)
In 1080, during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the Emperor Shenzong of Song China renamed the temple 宝陀观音寺 (pinyin bao tuo guanyin si).
In 1299, the abbot of the temple (一山一宁; yi shan yi ning) was appointed the director of Buddhist teaching for the region (江浙释教总统; jiangzhe shijiao zongtong) and was sent as an emissary to Japan by the emperor.
In 1327, Emperor Taiding presented the temple with 1000 metal bars and 2 qing 26 mu of land.
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