Emperor Gong of Song

Emperor Gong of Song, personal name Zhao Xian, was the 16th emperor of the Song dynasty of China and the seventh emperor of the Southern Song dynasty. The sixth son of his predecessor, Emperor Duzong, Zhao Xian came to the throne around the age of four, and reigned for less than two years before he was forced to abdicate in 1276. He was succeeded by his fifth brother, Zhao Shi.

Occupation

poet, aristocrat

Position held

Emperor of China

Citizenship

Song dynasty

Born

November 9, 1271

Died

1323