Background
Xiaozong was the 7th generation descendant of Emperor Taizu, the founder of the Song Dynasty.
Xiaozong was the 7th generation descendant of Emperor Taizu, the founder of the Song Dynasty.
His personal name was Zhao Shen. He reigned from 1162 to 1189. His temple name means "Filial Ancestor".
Xiaozong was the second son of Zhao Zicheng (趙子偁) ( ? -1143), known posthumously as Prince Xi of Xiu"an (秀安僖王), who was a sixth cousin of emperors Gaozong and Qinzong.
Zhao Zicheng was the son of Zhao Linghua (趙令譮), known posthumously as Duke of Qing (慶國公), who was a fifth cousin of emperors Huizong and Zhezong. Zhao Linghua was the son of Zhao Shijiang (趙世將), known posthumously as Marquess of Huayin (華陰侯), who was a fourth cousin of Emperor Shenzong.
Zhao Shijiang was the son of Zhao Congyu (趙從郁), known posthumously as Marquess of Xinxing (新興侯), who was a third cousin of Emperor Yingzong. Zhao Congyu was the son of Zhao Weixian (趙惟憲) (979–1016), known posthumously as Duke of Ying (英國公), who was a second cousin of Emperor Renzong.
Zhao Weixian was the second son of Zhao Defang (趙德芳) (959–981), known posthumously as Prince Kanghui of Qin (秦康惠王), who was a first cousin of Emperor Zhenzong, and the second surviving son of Emperor Taizu.
Xiaozong"s mother, titled Princess Xiu (秀王夫人) ( ? -1167), was from the Zhang (張) family. Great-great-great-great-great-grandfather: Emperor Taizu of Song
Great-great-great-great-grandfather: Zhao Defang, Prince Kanghui of Qin
Great-great-great-grandfather: Zhao Weixian, Duke of Ying
Great-great-grandfather: Zhao Congyu, Marquis of Xinxing
Great-grandfather: Zhao Shihiang, Marquis of Huayin
Grandfather: Zhao Linghua, Duke of Qing
Father: Zhao Zicheng, Prince Anxi of Xiu
Brother: Zhao Bogui, Prince Xianjing of Chong.