Song, Liao, and Jin · Song emperor; brother of Zhao Kuangyin

Zhao Kuangyi 趙炅

Zhào Jiǒng

Attested AD 976

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Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Zhao Kuangyi was a Song emperor; brother of Zhao Kuangyin.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 976 保寧八年
Directly stated · History of Liao 8, passage 135

Family

Sibling of Zhao Kuangyin (趙匡胤)
younger brother 弟 · Full siblings
Directly stated · History of Liao 8, passage 135

Career and standing

AD 976 保寧八年十一月
自立
Directly stated · History of Liao 8, passage 135

Source notes

Historicity historical
Directly stated · History of Liao 8, passage 135

References in the histories

History of Liao, Chapter 8Volume 8 Annals 8: Jingzong 1 · 1 passage

十一月丙子，宋主匡胤殂，其弟炅自立，遣使來告。 On bingzi day in the eleventh month Song ruler Zhao Kuangyin died; his brother Zhao Kuangyi took the throne himself and sent envoys to announce the fact.