Name Liu You Siblings Liu Fei, Prince of Qi Died 181 BC Grandparents Liu Taigong, Liu Ao | Parents Emperor Gaozu of Han Uncles Liu Jiao, Liu Xi Children Liu Sui | |
Role Emperor Gaozu of Han's son Similar People Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Ying, Empress Lu Zhi, Princess Yuan of Lu | ||
Liu You (simplified Chinese: 刘友; traditional Chinese: 劉友; pinyin: Liǘ Yǒu, died 181 BC) was the sixth son of Emperor Gaozu of Han. He was made Prince of Huaiyang in 196 BC, and recreated as Prince Ji of Zhao two years later. You married Empress Dowager Lü's niece and was found to be having affairs with secret mistress. Empress Dowager Lü summoned him to the capital and imprisoned him there without food. While in prison, You made a song cursing the deeds of Empress Dowager Lü had done to the Liu family. He was afraid to commit suicide and ended up starving to death.
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