Zhao Yuanyan

Zhao Yuanyan (simplified Chinese: 赵元俨; traditional Chinese: 趙元儼; pinyin: Zhào Yuányǎn), officially the Prince Gongsu of Zhou (周恭肅王) (985 – 13 February 1044), was an imperial prince of the Chinese Song dynasty, known for his virtues. He was the 8th son of Emperor Taizong and a younger brother of Emperor Zhenzong. He was referred to as the "Eighth Prince" (八大王). He was the only surviving paternal uncle of Emperor Renzong during the latter's reign.

Zhao Yuanyan
portrait from Zhao family genealogy (1919)
Born986
Died13 February 1044(1044-02-13) (aged 58)
SpouseConsort Zhang, Lady of Wei
Posthumous name
Gongsu 恭肅
FatherEmperor Taizong of Song
MotherConsort Wang
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