Zhao Xun (Song dynasty)

Zhao Xun (趙詢, 1192–1220) was a Chinese prince. He was the first of the three adopted crown princes[1] of the childless Emperor Ningzong.[2] He was a descendant of Emperor Taizu through Zhao Dezhao.[3] He was skilled at calligraphy.

Zhao Xun
Crown Prince of the Song dynasty
Reign1207–1220
PredecessorTitle Vacant
SuccessorZhao Hong
EmperorEmperor Ningzong
Born1192
Died1220 (aged 27–28)
HouseHouse of Zhao
FatherZhao Xibang
Zhao Xun
Chinese趙詢
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhào Xún
Zhao Yan
Chinese趙曮
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZháo Yǎn
Zhao Yuyuan
Chinese趙與願
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZháo Yǔyuàn
Zhao Chou
Chinese趙幬
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZháo Chóu

As Crown Prince

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His original name was Zhao Yuyuan and he originally lived in Qingtian. When he was only 6, he was adopted by the childless Emperor Ningzong in 1198. After he was adopted, he changed his name to Zhao Yan.[4]

In 1202, he worshipped the military martial arts. He became Crown Prince in 1207. Zhao Yan's son, Zhao Naiyu (趙乃裕), was born around this time but the exact date is unknown. Zhao Naiyu's profile in Geni estimates his birth between 1197 and 1257. It is more likely however, that an accurate estimated birth range is from 1205 to 1220.[3]

Zhao Yan changed his name to Zhao Chu at an unspecified date. Zhao Chu was renamed Zhao Xun at an unspecified date. He died from dysentery in 1220.[5][6] He was given the posthumous name Jingxian Taizi (景献太子).

References

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  1. ^ Crown Princes. 1. Zhao Xun 2. Zhao Hong 3. Zhao Yuju
  2. ^ 王新龙 (2013-11-20). 大宋王朝1 (in Chinese). 青苹果数据中心. ISBN 978-7-104-03012-6.
  3. ^ a b 中国历代后妃 (in Chinese). 河南人民出版社. 1990.
  4. ^ 沈慧 (2005). 湖州古代史稿 (in Chinese). 方志出版社. ISBN 978-7-80192-497-1.
  5. ^ 黄富成 (1989). 中国古代间谍史 (in Chinese). 中国人民公安大学出版社. ISBN 978-7-81011-087-7.
  6. ^ Davis, Richard L. "Troubles in Paradise: the Shrinking Royal Family in Southern Song" (PDF). National Palace Museum.