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Emperor Jingdi of China’s Western Han Dynasty

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Tomb of Emperor Jingdi

Emperor Jingdi was born in 188 BCE. His name at birth was Liu Qi. He was the fifth son of the Western Han dynasty emperor, Wendi, and his mother was Emperor Wendi’s wife, Empress Dou. Upon the … [Read more...]

Emperor Wendi of China’s Western Han Dynasty

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Emperor Wendi was born in 202 BCE. His name at birth was Liu Heng. He was the fifth son of the Western Han dynasty emperor, Gaodi, and his mother was one of Emperor Gaodi’s consorts. Upon the death … [Read more...]

Lu Hou: Western Han Dynasty Empress or Regent?

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empress lu hou zhi

Empress Lu Hou, the wife of the Western Han dynasty emperor, Gaodi, and mother of the Western Han dynasty emperor, Huidi, became regent after Huidi’s death in 188 BCE. Her birth name was Lu Zhi, but … [Read more...]

Emperor Huidi of the Western Han Dynasty: A Biography

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emperor huidi western han dynasty

Emperor Huidi was born in 210 BCE. His name at birth was Liu Ying. He was the oldest son of the Western Han dynasty emperor, Gaodi, and Empress Lu Hou, Emperor Gaodi's wife. Upon his father’s death … [Read more...]

Western Han Dynasty: Emperor Gaodi

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Shu Han Three Kingdoms Emperors

Emperor Gaodi was born in 247 BCE. His name at birth was Liu Bang (also known as Lui Ji). His family were peasants and his mother and father are unknown. In 209 BCE, Liu Bang was known as Lord of … [Read more...]

Emperor Er Shi of the Qin Dynasty: A Biography

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emperor wudi liang

Quick Facts about Emperor Er Shi of the Qin Dynasty Emperor Er Shi was born in 230 BCE. His name at birth was Hu Hai. He was the second son of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi, the founder of the first … [Read more...]

Emperor Qin Shihuangdi – Qin Dynasty

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Qin Shihuangdi

Emperor Qin Shihuangdi was born in 259 BCE. His name at birth was Zheng. His father, Zhuang Xiang was king of Qin and his mother was, Jhao Ji, a merchant’s former concubine. His ancestors originated … [Read more...]

History of Chinese Emperors – Names, Dynasties and Reigns

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Chinese emperors history

China has been populated and ruled over since the 27th century BCE. Prior to Qin Shihuangdi proclaiming himself emperor in 221 BCE, China was ruled by families with kings as the head or ruler of a … [Read more...]

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