Emperor Zhenzong, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Emperor Zhenzong

emperor of the Song Dynasty

Date of Birth: 23-Dec-0968

Place of Birth: Kaifeng, Henan, China

Date of Death: 23-Mar-1022

Profession: ruler

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Emperor Zhenzong of Song (23 December 968 – 23 March 1022), personal name Zhao Heng, was the third emperor of the Song dynasty in China.
He reigned from 997 to his death in 1022.
His personal name was originally Zhao Dechang, but was changed to Zhao Yuanxiu in 983, Zhao Yuankan in 986, and finally Zhao Heng in 995.
He was the third son of his predecessor, Emperor Taizong, and was succeeded by his sixth son, Emperor Renzong (At the end of his reign, he was ill with the power to rule, so all rule was in the hands of his third wife, Empress Liu).