Empress Li
Wife of Emperor Taizong of Song
About Empress Li
Lived 960 – 1004 (aged 43–44). Empress Li was a Chinese.
Empress Li (960 – 7 April 1004 ) was an empress consort of ancient China's Northern Song dynasty, married to Emperor Taizong. After his death, she was the empress dowager for her stepson Emperor Zhenzong.
Biography The second daughter of Song general Li Chuyun, it was arranged that she marry Zhao Guangyi by Zhao Guangyi's elder brother Emperor Taizu of Song. After Emperor Taizu's death in 976, Zhao Guangyi became Emperor Taizong, and Lady Li officially became his imperial consort in 978. She was named empress on 10 January 985. )
Issue As empress: Zhao Yuanyi, Prince Chong (崇王 趙元億), Taizong's ninth son
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Empress Li?
wife of Emperor Taizong of Song
When was Empress Li born?
Empress Li was born in 960 in Changzhi.
When did Empress Li die?
Empress Li died in 1004 in Kaifeng.
What nationality was Empress Li?
Empress Li was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Empress Li (Song dynasty)
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