927 - 976
Emperor Taizu of Song (21 March 927 – 14 November 976), personal name Zhao Kuangyin, courtesy name Yuanlang, was the founding emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned from 960 until his death in 976. Read more on Wikipedia
Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Emperor Taizu of Song has received more than 560,167 page views. His biography is available in 36 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 33 in 2019). Emperor Taizu of Song is the 1,195th most popular politician (up from 1,425th in 2019), the 79th most popular biography from China (up from 101st in 2019) and the 49th most popular Chinese Politician.
Emperor Taizu of Song is most famous for his military achievements. He was the first emperor of the Song Dynasty and he led the Song army to victory against the Liao Dynasty.
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Among politicians, Emperor Taizu of Song ranks 1,195 out of 15,577. Before him are Karl Haushofer, Francesco I Sforza, Harold Macmillan, Marcian, Valdemar I of Denmark, and Emperor Ninkō. After him are Louis Joseph, Dauphin of France, John II Komnenos, Sandra Mason, Louis III of France, Richard Cromwell, and Daoguang Emperor.
1869 - 1946
HPI: 68.35
Rank: 1,189
1401 - 1466
HPI: 68.35
Rank: 1,190
1894 - 1986
HPI: 68.34
Rank: 1,191
396 - 457
HPI: 68.34
Rank: 1,192
1131 - 1182
HPI: 68.34
Rank: 1,193
1800 - 1846
HPI: 68.34
Rank: 1,194
927 - 976
HPI: 68.32
Rank: 1,195
1781 - 1789
HPI: 68.32
Rank: 1,196
1087 - 1143
HPI: 68.32
Rank: 1,197
1949 - Present
HPI: 68.31
Rank: 1,198
863 - 882
HPI: 68.30
Rank: 1,199
1626 - 1712
HPI: 68.29
Rank: 1,200
1782 - 1850
HPI: 68.29
Rank: 1,201
Among people born in 927, Emperor Taizu of Song ranks 1. After him are Peter I of Bulgaria and Borrell II, Count of Barcelona. Among people deceased in 976, Emperor Taizu of Song ranks 2. Before him is John I Tzimiskes. After him are Al-Hakam II, Theophano, and Pietro IV Candiano.
927 - 976
HPI: 68.32
Rank: 1
927 - 970
HPI: 60.26
Rank: 2
927 - 993
HPI: 58.09
Rank: 3
925 - 976
HPI: 69.46
Rank: 1
927 - 976
HPI: 68.32
Rank: 2
915 - 976
HPI: 64.85
Rank: 3
941 - 976
HPI: 62.89
Rank: 4
901 - 976
HPI: 53.25
Rank: 5
Among people born in China, Emperor Taizu of Song ranks 79 out of 1,392. Before him are Zhao Yun (168), Wang Mang (-45), Jet Li (1963), Xianfeng Emperor (1831), Xun Kuang (-313), and Emperor Wen of Sui (541). After him are Dong Zhuo (139), Daoguang Emperor (1782), Emperor Gaozong of Tang (628), 2nd Dalai Lama (1476), Wanli Emperor (1563), and Hongxi Emperor (1378).
168 - 229
HPI: 68.84
Rank: 73
45 BC - 23
HPI: 68.82
Rank: 74
1963 - Present
HPI: 68.77
Rank: 75
1831 - 1861
HPI: 68.57
Rank: 76
313 BC - 238 BC
HPI: 68.48
Rank: 77
541 - 604
HPI: 68.40
Rank: 78
927 - 976
HPI: 68.32
Rank: 79
139 - 192
HPI: 68.31
Rank: 80
1782 - 1850
HPI: 68.29
Rank: 81
628 - 683
HPI: 68.28
Rank: 82
1476 - 1542
HPI: 68.25
Rank: 83
1563 - 1620
HPI: 68.16
Rank: 84
1378 - 1425
HPI: 68.12
Rank: 85
Among politicians born in China, Emperor Taizu of Song ranks 49. Before him are Yu the Great (-2123), Chongzhen Emperor (1611), Jianwen Emperor (1377), Wang Mang (-45), Xianfeng Emperor (1831), and Emperor Wen of Sui (541). After him are Daoguang Emperor (1782), Emperor Gaozong of Tang (628), 2nd Dalai Lama (1476), Wanli Emperor (1563), Hongxi Emperor (1378), and Fuxi (-2900).
2123 BC - 2055 BC
HPI: 68.91
Rank: 43
1611 - 1644
HPI: 68.88
Rank: 44
1377 - 1402
HPI: 68.86
Rank: 45
45 BC - 23
HPI: 68.82
Rank: 46
1831 - 1861
HPI: 68.57
Rank: 47
541 - 604
HPI: 68.40
Rank: 48
927 - 976
HPI: 68.32
Rank: 49
1782 - 1850
HPI: 68.29
Rank: 50
628 - 683
HPI: 68.28
Rank: 51
1476 - 1542
HPI: 68.25
Rank: 52
1563 - 1620
HPI: 68.16
Rank: 53
1378 - 1425
HPI: 68.12
Rank: 54
2900 BC - Present
HPI: 68.09
Rank: 55