Liu Taigong
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Liu Taigong literally meaning a senior person named Liu, was the father of Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty
, which reigned for over 400 years. He was honored the title Taishang Huang
(meaning Grand Emperor) after Liu Bang declared himself emperor. He died at the Royal Palace of Xiang Yang in 197 BC.
His name is not clear. Some historical sources says his name is Liu Zhijia , although this name is likely chosen after Liu Bang became Emperor.
Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms . It was founded by the rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty of the former regent Wang Mang...
, which reigned for over 400 years. He was honored the title Taishang Huang
Taishang Huang
Retired Emperor, Grand Emperor, or Emperor Emeritus is a title occasionally used throughout East Asian feudal regimes for former emperors who had abdicated voluntarily to their sons. This title appeared in the history of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam...
(meaning Grand Emperor) after Liu Bang declared himself emperor. He died at the Royal Palace of Xiang Yang in 197 BC.
His name is not clear. Some historical sources says his name is Liu Zhijia , although this name is likely chosen after Liu Bang became Emperor.