Zhao Tingmei


Zhao Tingmei, formally known as Prince Fudao, was an imperial prince of the Song dynasty. He was the younger half-brother of Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Jiong.

Life

Zhao Tingmei is the fourth son of Zhao Hongyin born by his concubine, Lady Geng.
Zhao Tingmei was originally the Prince of Qi, and he served as the governor of Kaifeng and the commander of Zhongshu. In 979, he was named Prince of Qin. In September 981, the Beijing envoy Chai Yuxi accused Zhao Tingmei of being arrogant, and Zhao Pu also instructed Li Fu, who was in charge of the Kaifeng government, to falsely accuse Zhao Tingmei. Zhao Tingmei was exiled to Xijing was downgraded to Duke Xian of Fuling.
In 984, Zhao Tingmei went to Fangzhou, and died because of anxiety. He was thirty-eight years old. Song Zhenzong restored Zhao Tingmei 's title of Prince of Qin, and Song Huizong posthumously named Zhao Tingmei the Prince of '''Wei.'''

Family

Parents

Consorts and issue

  • Madame of Chu State, of the Zhang clan, daughter of Zhang Lingduo
  • *Zhao Degong, Prince Cihui of Gaomi, 1st son
  • *Zhao Delong, Prince Gongsu of Guangpin, 2nd son
  • *Zhao Deyi, Prince Anjian of Yingchun, 3rd son
  • *Zhao Deyong, Prince Kangjian of Guangling, 4th son
  • *Zhao Dejun, Duke of Yun State, 5th son
  • *Zhao Deqing, Duke of Jiang State, 6th son
  • *Zhao Derun, Duke of Yuan State, 7th son
  • *Zhao Dewen, Prince Gongyu of Shen, 8ht son
  • *Zhao Deyuan, Marquis of Guzang, 9th son
  • *Zhao Decun, Duke of Ji State, 10th son
  • Madame of Changyang County, of the Pan clan
  • Madame of Jurong County, of the Sun clan
  • Unknown:
  • *Princess Zhangqing, first daughter
  • **married Tian Shouxin, son of Tian Zhongjin
  • *Princess Chengqin, second daughter
  • *Princess Jingping, third daughter
  • **married Cao Xue, son of Cao Bin
  • *Princess Yunyang, fifth daughter
  • **married Han Chongye, son of Han Zhongyun