Genealogy of the Song Dynasty

Emperor Taizu, Kuangyin r. 960–976 CE; the founder of the dynasty
Emperor Taizong, Jiong r. 976–997 CE; brother of Taizu
Emperor Zhenzong, Heng — Emperor Renzong, Zhen — Emperor Yingzong, Shu — Emperor Shenzong, Xu — Emperor Zhezong, Xu
Emperor Huizong, Ji A famous patron of the arts whose reign ended in the loss of northern China — Emperor Qinzong, Huan The last emperor of the "Northern Song"
Emperor Gaozong, Gou r. 1127–1162 CE; he fled south and established the "Southern Song" capital at Hangzhou
Emperor Xiaozong, Shen — Emperor Guangzong, Dun — Emperor Ningzong, Kuo
Emperor Lizong, Yun
Emperor Duzong, Qi
The Young King, Shi Also known as Emperor Duanzong — Prince of Yi, Shi The same individual as the Young King; the chart notes his princely title
Prince of Wei, Bing The final child-emperor who died at the Battle of Yamen in 1279, marking the end of the dynasty

This diagram illustrates the succession of the Zhao imperial family. It spans the entire duration of the Song Dynasty, from its unification of China following the Five Dynasties period to its ultimate fall to the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. The line break between Qinzong and Gaozong represents the "Jingkang Incident," where the north was lost to the Jin Dynasty and the court was forced to move south.