Predecessor Emperor Guangzong Successor Emperor Lizong Died 1224, China | Role Political figure Name Emperor Ningzong Great-grandparents Zhao Zicheng | |
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Reign 24 July 1194 – 17 September 1224 Issue 9 princes, all died young
Princess Qi Father Emperor Guangzong of Song Spouse Empress Han, Consort Cao, concubine Parents Emperor Guangzong of Song, Empress Li Fengniang Grandparents Emperor Xiaozong of Song, Chengmu Impress, Li Dao | ||
Emperor Ningzong of Song (19 November 1168 – 17 September 1224), personal name Zhao Kuo, was the 13th emperor of the Song dynasty in China and the fourth emperor of the Southern Song dynasty. He reigned from 1194 until his death in 1224. He was noted for the cultural and intellectual achievements made during his reign. In particular, Zhu Xi wrote some of his most famous Neo-Confucianist works during this period. However, Emperor Ningzong was known for his aversion towards the spread of Neo-Confucianism in his imperial court.
On the political side, however, Emperor Ningzong saw his government being plagued by rising inflation that threatened the economy and the military advances by the Jurchens from the north during the wars between the Song dynasty and Jurchen-led Jin dynasty.