Empress Guo

Empress Guo (c. 975 – 4 May 1007 ) was a Chinese empress consort of the Song Dynasty, married to Emperor Zhenzong of Song.

She became the primary consort of Zhezong in 991, in a marriage arranged by his father the emperor. The marriage produced a son, which died in childhood. She became his empress consort when he succeeded to the throne in 997.

Titles During the reign of Emperor Taizu of Song (4 February 960– 14 November 976): Lady Guo (郭氏; from 975) During the reign of Emperor Taizong of Song (15 November 976 – 8 May 997) Lady of Lu State (鲁国夫人; from 991) Lady of Qin State (秦国夫人; from 996) During the reign of Emperor Zhenzong (8 May 997 – 23 March 1022 ) Empress (皇后; from May 997) Empress Zhuangmu (庄穆皇后; 3 June 1007 to 12 December 1044) During the reign of Emperor Renzong of Song Empress Zhangmu (章穆皇后; from 13 December 1044 )

Issue As Lady of Lu State: Zhao You, Crown Prince Daoxian (悼獻皇太子 趙佑; 995–1003), second son of Emperor Zhenzong As Empress: Unnamed son Unnamed son