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Liu Xi (Western Han)

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Name
  
Liu Xi

Nieces
  
Princess Yuan of Lu

Siblings
  
Emperor Gaozu of Han

Parents
  
Liu Taigong

Died
  
193 BC


Role
  
Emperor Gaozu of Han's brother

Nephews
  
Emperor Wen of Han, Liu Fei, Prince of Qi, Liu Ying, Liu Ruyi, Liu Jian, Liu Hui, Liu You, Liu Chang

Similar People
  
Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Ying, Empress Lu Zhi, Princess Yuan of Lu

Liu Xi (simplified Chinese: 刘喜; traditional Chinese: 劉喜; pinyin: Liǘ Xǐ, died 193 BC) was an elder brother of Emperor Gaozu of Han. He was made Marquess of Hexin after Han Dynasty established. In 201 BC, he was made Prince of Dai. After defeated by Xiongnu forces in 200 BC, Xi was demoted to Marquess of Heyang. In 195 BC, his son Liu Pi was made Prince of Wu. Xi died in 193 BC and was bestowed the posthumous name Qing (Chinese: ).

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Liu Xi (Western Han) Wikipedia