| Zhao Yuanyan | |||||
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 portrait from Zhao family genealogy (1919) | |||||
| Born | 986 | ||||
| Died | 13 February 1044 (aged 58) | ||||
| Spouse | Consort Zhang, Lady of Wei | ||||
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| Father | Emperor Taizong of Song | ||||
| Mother | Consort Wang | ||||
Zhao Yuanyan (simplified Chinese: 赵元俨; traditional Chinese: 趙元儼; pinyin: Zhào Yuányǎn), officially the Prince Gongsu of Zhou (周恭肅王) (985 – 13 February 1044), was an imperial prince of the Chinese Song dynasty, known for his virtues. He was the 8th son of Emperor Taizong and a younger brother of Emperor Zhenzong. He was referred to as the "Eighth Prince" (八大王). He was the only surviving paternal uncle of Emperor Renzong during the latter's reign.