Yuwen Xian

Military Person

0544 – 0578

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Who was Yuwen Xian?

Yuwen Xian, nickname Pihetu, formally Prince Yang of Qi, was an imperial prince of the Chinese state Northern Zhou. He was a key official and general during the reign of his brother Emperor Wu, but after Emperor Wu's death was feared on account of his ability by his nephew Emperor Xuan, who therefore falsely accused him of plotting treason and strangled him.

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0544
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0578

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on July 23, 2013

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