Empress Gao (Song dynasty)

Empress Gao
Empress consort of the Song dynasty
Tenure1065–1067
Empress dowager of the Song dynasty
Tenure1067–1085
Grand empress dowager of the Song dynasty
Tenure1085–1093
Born1032
Died1093 (aged 60–61)
SpouseEmperor Yingzong of Song
IssueEmperor Shenzong of Song
Zhao Hao, Prince Wurong
Zhao Yan, Prince Run
Zhao Yun, Prince Yiduanxian
Princess Hehui
Princess Xianhui
Princess Xiande
Princess De’an
FatherGao Chunxian, Prince Chun
MotherLady Cao

Empress Gao (1032–1093) was a Chinese empress of the Song dynasty, married to Emperor Yingzong. She served as the regent of China during the minority of her grandson, Emperor Zhezong, from 1085 until her death in 1093.[1][2]

  1. ^ Lily Xiao Hong Lee, Sue Wiles: Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women, Volume II: Tang Through Ming 618 - 1644
  2. ^ Judge, Joan; Hu, Ying (2011-10-05). Beyond Exemplar Tales. Univ of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-28973-4.