Princess Pan (潘王妃; 968–989) was the first wife of the future

Emperor Zhenzong of Song Emperor Zhenzong of Song (23 December 968 – 23 March 1022), personal name Zhao Heng, was the third emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned from 997 to his death in 1022. His personal name was originally Zhao Dechang, but was change ...

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. They married in 984 when he was still the Prince of Han (韓王), and she was given the title "Lady of Ju" (莒国夫人). She died four years later. She was posthumously honoured as Empress Zhanghuai (章懷皇后), or Empress Zhangma, after her husband became the

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in 998. She was the second daughter and eighth child of the Song general Pan Mei.

Titles

* During the reign of

Emperor Taizu of Song Emperor Taizu of Song (21 March 927 – 14 November 976), personal name Zhao Kuangyin, courtesy name Yuanlang, was the founding emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned from 960 until his death in 976. Formerly a distinguished milita ...

(4 February 960– 14 November 976): ** Lady Pan (潘氏; from 968) * During the reign of

Emperor Taizong of Song Zhao Jiong (20 November 939 – 8 May 997), known as Zhao Guangyi from 960 to 977 and Zhao Kuangyi before 960, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizong of Song, was the second emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned from 9 ...

(15 November 976 – 8 May 997) ** Lady of Ju State (莒国夫人; from 983) *During the reign of

(8 May 997 – 23 March 1022) ** Empress Zhanghuai (莊怀皇后/章懷皇后 from 997)

References

* Toqto'a ''et al.'', '' History of Song'', vol. 242 (Empress Zhanghuai Pan) {{DEFAULTSORT:Pan, Princess 968 births 989 deaths Song dynasty posthumous empresses People from Changsha