10 Facts About Zhao Bing

1.

Zhao Bing, known as Emperor Bing of Song or Bing, Emperor of Song, was the 18th and last emperor of the Song dynasty of China, who ruled as a minor between 6 and 7 years of age.

2.

Zhao Bing was the ninth and last emperor of the Southern Song dynasty.

3.

Zhao Bing reigned for around 313 days in 1278 and 1279.

4.

Zhao Bing's mother was Lady Yu, a concubine of Emperor Duzong who held the rank of xiurong.

5.

Zhao Bing was enfeoffed as the "Prince of Xin" in 1274.

6.

Zhao Bing's title was later changed to "Prince of Guang".

7.

Emperor Gong surrendered to the Mongols, but his two brothers, Zhao Shi and Zhao Bing, managed to escape to Southern China with the help of officials such as Yang Liangjie, Lu Xiufu, Zhang Shijie, Chen Yizhong and Wen Tianxiang.

8.

Zhao Bing's title was changed to "Prince of Wei".

9.

Zhao Bing's death marked the end of the Song dynasty.

10.

Zhao Bing's tomb is located in present-day Chiwan, Nanshan District, Shenzhen.