Emperor Huizong of Song

Emperor Huizong (2 November 1082 – 4 June 1135) is the eighth and one of the most famous emperors of the Song Dynasty of China, with a personal life spent amidst luxury, sophistication and art but ending in tragedy.

Born Zhao Ji, he is the 11th son of Emperor Shenzong.

In February 1100, his older half-brother Emperor Zhezong dies without a surviving son, and Huizong succeeds him the next day as emperor.

He reigns from 1100 to 1126.

Huizong is famed for his promotion of Taoism.

He is also a skilled poet, painter, calligrapher, and musician.

He sponsors numerous artists at his court, and the catalogue of his imperial painting collection lists over 6,000 known paintings.

His temple name means "Honorary Ancestor."

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