Zhao Defang

Zhao Defang (; c. 959–981) was an imperial prince of imperial China's Song dynasty. He was the fourth son of Emperor Taizu and the younger brother of Zhao Dezhao. He was the 3rd great-grandfather of Emperor Xiaozong of Song. Biography In 976, Zhao Defang had his first official appointment as the Defense Commissioner of Guizhou, which was quickly followed by appointments of Prefect of Xingyuan (興元, today's Hanzhong), Military Commissioner of Shannanxi Circuit (山南西道, around today's Sichuan) and chancellor. In the winter of 978 he was named Grand Commandant of Inspection (檢校太尉). He died in 981 from an unnamed illness at the young age of 23. Emperor Taizong, his uncle, visited his coffin in tears and cancelled imperial court meetings for 5 days to commemorate him. Family Parents Zhao Kuangyin, Taizu (太祖 趙匡胤; 21 March 927 – 14 November 976) Empress Xiaohui, of the He clan (孝惠皇后 賀氏; 929–958) Consorts and Issue: Lady Jiao, of the Jiao clan (焦氏), daughter of Jiao Jixun (焦继勋) Zhao Weixu (趙惟敘; 977–1011), first son Zhao Weixian (趙惟憲; 979–1016), second son Lady Fu, of the Fu clan of Weiguo (卫国符氏), granddaughter of Fu Yanqing (符彥卿) Zhao Weining (趙惟能; 979 – 1008), third son Lady Wang, of the Wang clan of Qinguo (秦国王氏) Lady Li , of the Li clan of Yingchuan (颖川李氏) Unknown: Princess Yongshou (永寿县主) married Cui Congshi (崔从湜)