Spouse Lady Wang Name Liu Taigong | Died 197 BC, Xianyang, China | |
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Issue Liu Bo, Prince of Wu Ai 武哀王劉伯Liu Xi, Prince Qing of Dai 代顷王刘喜Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu 太祖高皇帝劉邦Liu Jiao, Prince Yuan of Chu 楚元王劉交 Children Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Xi, Liu Jiao Grandchildren Emperor Wen of Han, Liu Fei, Prince of Qi Similar People Emperor Gaozu of Han, Empress Lu Zhi, Liu Ying, Princess Yuan of Lu | ||
Great grandchildren Emperor Jing of Han | ||
Liu Taigong (simplified Chinese: 刘太公; traditional Chinese: 劉太公; pinyin: Liú Tàigōng; died 197 BC), 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 (simplified Chinese: 刘执嘉; traditional Chinese: 劉執嘉), although this name is likely chosen after Liu Bang became Emperor.
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