Gao Zong, Chinese emperor (died 1187)

Emperor Gaozong of Song

Emperor of China from 1127 to 1162

Emperor Gaozong of Song, personal name Zhao Gou, courtesy name Deji, was the tenth emperor of the Chinese Song dynasty and the first of the Southern Song dynasty, ruling between 1127 and 1162 and retaining power as retired emperor from 1162 until his death in 1187. The ninth son…