Shu Han was one of the kingdoms that made up China's Three Kingdoms. It was, perhaps, the most successful kingdom because it only had two emperors: Xuande and Hou Zhu. Emperor Xuande Xuande’s name … [Read more...]
Emperors of China’s Three Kingdoms – Wu
There isn't a lot to say about the emperors of the Three Kingdoms Wu. Their reigns were mostly short and unenventful. While their names have withstood the test of time, they never had the same impact … [Read more...]
The Three Kingdoms – Wei: Emperors Mingdi, Shaodi, Gaogui Xiang Gong, and Yuandi
Emperor Mingdi Mingdi’s name at birth was Cao Rui (Ts’ao Jui). He was a son of Cao Pi, who was the ruler of the Kingdom of Wei. After his father, Cao Pi’s death in 226 CE, Cao Rui became the ruler … [Read more...]
Emperor Wendi (Cao Pi): The Three Kingdoms – Cao Wei
Quick Facts about Emperor Wendi Wendi’s name at birth was Cao Pi (Ts’ao Pi). He was a son of Cao Cao (Ts’ao Ts’ao) of the Kingdom of Wei. After his father, Cao Cao’s death in 220 CE, Cao Pi … [Read more...]
Emperor Xiandi and the Fall of the Eastern Han Dynasty
Quick Facts about Emperor Xiandi Emperor Xiandi was born in 181 CE. His name at birth was Liu Xie. He was a son of the Eastern Han dynasty emperor, Lingdi. His mother was his father’s … [Read more...]
Emperor Lingdi – Eastern Han Dynasty
Quick Facts about Emperor Lingdi Emperor Lingdi was born in 156 CE. His name at birth was Liu Hong. He was a great-great-grandson of the Eastern Han dynasty emperor, Zhangdi. His father … [Read more...]
Emperors Chongdi, Zhidi, and Huandi: Eastern Han Dynasty
Emperor Chongdi Quick Facts about Emperor Chongdi Emperor Chongdi was born in 143 CE. His name at birth was Liu Bing. He was a son of the Eastern Han dynasty emperor, Shundi. His … [Read more...]
Emperors Andi and Shundi – Eastern Han Dynasty
Quick Facts about Emperor Andi Emperor Andi was born in 94 CE. His name at birth was Liu Yu. He was a grandson of the Eastern Han dynasty emperor, Zhangdi, and nephew to the Eastern Han … [Read more...]
Emperors Hedi and Shangdi: Eastern Han Dynasty
Quick Facts about Emperor Hedi Emperor Hedi was born in 79 CE. His name at birth was Liu Zhao. He was a son of the Eastern Han dynasty emperor, Zhangdi. His mother was Emperor Zhangdi’s … [Read more...]
Emperor Zhangdi: Eastern Han Dynasty
Quick Facts About Emperor Zhangdi Emperor Zhangdi was born in 57 CE. His name at birth was Liu Da. He was the fifth son of the Eastern Han dynasty emperor, Mingdi. His mother was Emperor … [Read more...]