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Signature of Emperor Gaozong of Song

Emperor Gaozong of Song

emperor of Song Dynasty China (1107–1187)

† 1187 · Artists · Writer in the permanent collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art; cross-wiki notability: 30 language Wikipedias
In the collections of
Metropolitan Museum of Art
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Emperor Gaozong of Song was born on June 12, 1107 (Julian calendar) in Kaifeng and died on November 9, 1187 (Julian calendar), aged 80. Recorded occupations: poet, writer, ruler, aristocrat, calligrapher and emperor. Country of citizenship: Song dynasty. Positions held include Emperor of China.

At a glance
Born
June 12, 1107 (Julian calendar) · Kaifeng
Died
November 9, 1187 (Julian calendar)
Age at death
80
Citizenship
Song dynasty
Occupations
poet, writer, ruler, aristocrat, calligrapher, emperor
Positions held
Emperor of China
Wikipedia editions
30 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

This image of Emperor Gaozong of Song's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Public-domain signature; writer deceased since 1187 (>50 yr): no copyright or right-of-publicity exposure. Works held by 1 major museum.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q7489 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Emperor Gaozong of Song on Wikipedia.

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