Brief Encyclopedia of the Children of Ningzong.
Zhezong
editSons
editZhao Mao
editZhao Mao (August 26, 1099 – October 6, 1099 ; 趙茂) was the first son and only son of Emperor Zhezong. He only lived for two months before he died from illness.
Daughters
editPrincess Xunmei
editPrincess Xunmei (1094 – 1096 ; 邓国公主) was the first daughter of Emperor Zhezong. She was the only daughter of Empress Meng. In 1096, a scandal occurred when Empress Meng was accused of witchcraft. When Princess Xunmei became ill, the empress asked her sister for advice. Her sister brought her "talisman-water", which was used by daoist-priest to cure illness. Meng had protested because such practices were banned in the palace, but the emperor commented that it was harmless. Nonetheless, rumors of witchcraft started to surround the empress. When Princess Xunmei's illness grew worse, the empress noticed "token paper money" beside the child and suspected Consort Liu of using witchcraft against her. Soon after, a nun, a eunuch, and the adoptive mother of Meng was accused of having used witchcraft to help the empress, thereby implicating her. Princess Xunmei then died having lived for 2 years.
Princess Shushen
editPrincess Shushen (June 11, 1096 – August 30, 1164 ; 淑慎帝姬) was the third daughter of Emperor Zhezong. Her parents deeply loved her.
Jingkang Incident
editWhen the Jingkang Incident happened in 1127, she was not in the capital and therefore, not captured. Shushen went to see her first cousin, the Emperor Gaozong. Shushen offered jades and pens to please Gaozong but he rejected them.
In 1138, she went to visit Gaozong again and this time, Gaozong hosted a feast for her several times but she refused many times. Gaozong said "How can the official prince be granted privately? The situation of the court today is numerous and there is no idle treatment" in response.
Princess Chunmei
editPrincess Chunmei (1097 – 1099 ; 純美帝姬) was the fourth daughter of Emperor Zhezong. She died from hydrocephalus.
Xiaozong
editZhao Qi
editZhao Qi (1144 – 1167 ; 趙愭) was the first and eldest son of Emperor Xiaozong. His original name was Zhao Yu (赵愉). He became crown prince with the posthumous name Zhuangwen Taizi (庄文太子) in 1165. He died in 1167 as a result from illness. He was only 24. His other posthumous name was Deng Wang (邓王). He had a son, Zhao Ting but he died in 1173. It is spectulated that he had another son, Zhao Shan in 1173.[1]
Guangzong
editZhao Ting
editZhao Ting (趙挺) was the first son of Emperor Guangzong. Other than that, Ting most likely died from illness.
Zhao Kuo
editNingzong
editZhao Jun
editZhao Jun was the son of Emperor Ningzong. He was born in July 25, 1196 and passed away on September 9, 1196. Not much is known about him other than he lived for two months before most likely dying from illness.
Zhao Tan
editZhao Tan was the son of Emperor Ningzong. He was born in January 29, 1200 and passed away on September 28, 1200. He was the longest living son of Ningzong. Not much is known about him other than he lived for eight months before most likely dying from illness.
Zhao Zeng
editZhao Zeng was the son of Emperor Ningzong. He was born in December 18, 1200. Unlike most of his brother's, he did not die in the same year of his birth. Unfortunately, Zeng died in January 17, 1201 having living less than one month. Not much is known about him other than he most likely died from illness.
Zhao Jiong
editZhao Jiong was the son of Emperor Ningzong. He was born in 1200 and passed away the same year. Not much is known about him. Not much is known about him other than he most likely died from illness
Zhao Qi
editZhao Qi was the son of Emperor Ningzong. He was born in February 19, 1207 but died the same year on March 17, 1207. Not much is known about him other than he most likely died from illness
Zhao Zhi
editZhao Zhi was the son of Emperor Ningzong. He was born in March 22, 1207 and died on May 1, 1207. Not much is known about him other than he most likely died from illness.
Zhao Ji
editZhao Ji was the son of Emperor Ningzong. He was born in 1208 and passed away the same year. He most likely died as a result from illness.
Zhao Zhi
editZhao Zhi was the son of Emperor Ningzong. He was born in 1223 and passed away the same year. He was the last born child of Ningzong. He most likely died as a result from illness.
Zhao ?
editThe Unnamed Zhao was the son of Emperor Ningzong. He was born at a unknown date. He most likely died as a result from stillbirth.
Princess Qi
editPrincess Qi was the daughter of Emperor Ningzong. She was born at a unknown date. She most likely died as a result from stillbirth.
Princess Yuping
editPrincess Yuping was the daughter of Emperor Ningzong. She was born at a unknown date. She was the only one to survive youth.
Lizong
editZhao Ji
editZhao Ji (趙緝) was the first son of Emperor Lizong. Ji most likely died from illness. His posthumous name was Zhuifeng Yongwang (永衝安王).
Zhao Yi
editZhao Yi (趙繹) was the second son of Emperor Lizong. Yi most likely died from illness. His posthumous name was Zhuifeng Zhaowang (永衝純王).
Zhao Wei
editZhao Wei (September 1238 – November 1238 ; 趙維) was the third and last son of Emperor Lizong. Wei most likely died from illness. His posthumous name was Qichong Zhaowang (祁衝昭王).
Duzong
editZhao Chao
editZhao Chao (September 1262 – January 6, 1263 ; 趙焯) was the first son of Emperor Duzong. He was the first of two sons born during Emperor Lizong’s reign. Other than that, Chao most likely died from illness on January 6, 1263. His posthumous name was Guangchong Shanwang (廣衝善王).
Zhao Shu
editZhao Shu (July 1264 – November 1264 ; 趙舒) was the second son of Emperor Duzong. He was the second of two sons born during Emperor Lizong’s reign. Other than that, Shu most likely died from illness on November 1264, the same month Emperor Lizong died.
Zhao Xian
editZhao Xian (November 6, 1268 – July 1, 1270 ; 趙憲) was the third son of Emperor Duzong. He died in 1270 most likely as a result from illness. His posthumous name was Qichong Jiwang (岐衝靖王).
Zhao Huang
editZhao Huang (December 16, 1268 – 1270 ; 趙鍠) was the fourth son of Emperor Duzong. He died in 1270 most likely as a result from illness. His posthumous name was Yichong Dinggong (益衝定公).
Zhao Shi
editZhao Xian
editZhao Bing
editGongzong
editZhao Wanpu
editDuanzong
editEmperor Duanzong died without issue.
Huaizong
editEmperor Huaizong died without issue.
- ^ "Zhao Shan 趙挻". geni_family_tree. Retrieved 2018-11-26.