Zhao Dezhao

Zhao Dezhao
趙德昭
A portrait from Zhao family genealogy (1919)
Born951
Died26 August 979 (aged 27–28)[1]
Names
Family name: Zhào ()
Given name: Dézhāo ()
Courtesy name: Rìxīn ()
Posthumous name
HouseZhao
FatherEmperor Taizu of Song

Zhao Dezhao (趙德昭) (951 – 26 August 979) was an imperial prince of the Chinese Song dynasty.

Officially the Prince Yi of Yan (燕懿王), he was the second son of Emperor Taizu and the crown prince since his elder brother died young. However, he did not succeed the throne after his father, as his uncle Emperor Taizong assumed power.

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