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Also Known As T’ai-tsu • Zhao Kuangyin
Born 927 • Luoyang • China
Died November 14, 976 (aged 49) • Kaifeng • China
Title / Office emperor (960-976), China
Founder Song dynasty
House / Dynasty Song dynasty
Notable Family Members brother Taizong

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