Emperor Jing of Han
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1969 – 2024
Who was Emperor Jing of Han?
Emperor Jing of Han, personal name Liu Qi, was an emperor of China in the Han Dynasty from 156 BC to 141 BC. His reign saw the limit and curtailment of power of feudal princes which resulted in the Rebellion of the Seven States in 154 BC. Emperor Jing managed to crush the revolt and princes were thereafter denied rights to appoint ministers for their fiefs. This move consolidated central power which paved the way for the glorious and long reign of his son Emperor Wu of Han.
Emperor Jing had a complicated personality. He continued his father Emperor Wen's policy of general non-interference with the people, reduced tax and other burdens, and promoted government thrift. He continued and magnified his father's policy of reduction in criminal sentences. His light governance of the people was due to the Taoist influences of his mother, Empress Dou. He was also criticized for general ungratefulness to others, including harsh treatments of Zhou Yafu, the general whose abilities allowed his victory in the Rebellion of the Seven States, and his wife Empress Bo.
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- Born
- Dec 31, 1969
- Also known as
- Lưu Khải
- Hiếu Cảnh hoàng đế
- Cảnh Đế
- Tiền Nguyên
- Trung Nguyên
- Hậu Nguyên
- Parents
- Spouses
- Children
- Died
- Apr 25, 2024
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on July 23, 2013
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