Liu Yingke
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Liu Yingke was a nephew of Emperor Gaozu of Han, son of Liu Jiao
, Prince Yuan of Chu. After his father died in 178 BC, he succeeded as Prince Yi of Chu. In 174 BC, Yingke died of a sudden illness, and his son Liu Wu
inherited the principality from him. Liu Wu later became part of the Rebellion of the Seven States
.
Liu Jiao
Liu Jiao was a younger brother of Emperor Gaozu of Han. In early life, he studied at Qin capital as a scholar, and left after the Burning of books and burying of scholars event. After Han Xin loss his title in 201 BC, Emperor Gaozu divided the existing Chu territory into Chu and Jing...
, Prince Yuan of Chu. After his father died in 178 BC, he succeeded as Prince Yi of Chu. In 174 BC, Yingke died of a sudden illness, and his son Liu Wu
Liu Wu (prince)
Liu Wu was the son of Liu Yingke, Prince Yi of Chu. After the short reign of his father, he inherited the title Prince of Chu in 174 BC. In 155 BC, Empress Dowager Bo died, and Liu Wu was caught drinking during the grieving period, which Emperor Jing of Han reduced the size of his land...
inherited the principality from him. Liu Wu later became part of the Rebellion of the Seven States
Rebellion of the Seven States
The Rebellion of the Seven States or Revolt of the Seven Kingdoms took place in 154 BC against China's Han Dynasty to resist the emperor's attempt to centralise the government further.-Prelude to the rebellion:...
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