Empress Guo (Zhenzong)

Empress Guo (c. 975 – 4 May 1007) was a Chinese empress consort of the Song Dynasty, married to Emperor Zhenzong of Song.

She became the primary consort of Zhezong in 991, in a marriage arranged by his father the emperor. The marriage produced a son, which died in childhood. She became his empress consort when he succeeded to the throne in 997.

Titles

• During the reign of Emperor Taizu of Song (4 February 960– 14 November 976):
• Lady Guo (郭氏; from 975)
• During the reign of Emperor Taizong of Song (15 November 976 – 8 May 997)
• Lady of Lu State (鲁国夫人; from 991)
• Lady of Qin State (秦国夫人; from 996)
• During the reign of Emperor Zhenzong (8 May 997 – 23 March 1022 )
• Empress (皇后; from May 997)
• Empress Zhuangmu (庄穆皇后; 3 June 1007 to 12 December 1044)
• During the reign of Emperor Renzong of SongÂÂ
• Empress Zhangmu (章穆皇后; from 13 December 1044)

Issue

As Lady of Lu State:

• Zhao You, Crown Prince Daoxian (悼獻皇太子 趙佑; 995–1003), second son of Emperor Zhenzong

As Empress:

• Unnamed son
• Unnamed son

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