Song Taizu (宋太祖) | 24 Histories

Overview

Song Taizu was a ruler.

PeriodFive Dynasties

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 960 明年正月
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 239

Career and standing

AD 960 明年正月
Polity Song 宋 · At Chenqiao Post 陳橋驛
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 239

Events and relationships

Northern campaign ordered
AD 960 明年正月 · Military · Commander
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 239

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 482Volume 482 Biographies 241, Hereditary Houses 5: Liu Jiyuan of the Northern Han Liu Family (Father: Liu Jun; Elder Brother: Liu Ji'en; Appended: Wei Rong, Zhao Wendu, Li Yun, Ma Feng, Guo Wuwei) · 1 passage

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明年正月，周恭帝命太祖北征，至陳橋驛，眾推戴太祖即位。 The next first month, Emperor Gong of Zhou ordered Taizu north. At Chenqiao Post the army acclaimed Taizu and raised him to the throne.