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2 unusual facts about Emperor Gaozu of Han


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Emperor Gaozu, a historical Chinese emperor of the early Han dynasty

Emperor Gaozu of Han

He felt that Liu Ying, his heir apparent who was born to the empress, was too weak to be a ruler, so he had the intention of deposing Liu Ying and replacing him with another son, Liu Ruyi, who born to Concubine Qi.


Empress Zhang Yan

She was the daughter of Princess Yuan of Lu (the only daughter of Emperor Gao (Liu Bang) and his wife Empress Lü) and her husband Zhang Ao (張敖, son of Zhang Er), the Prince of Zhao and later Marquess of Xuanping.


see also

Prince of Zhao

Liu Ruyi, (198 BC – 194 BC) fourth son of Emperor Gaozu of Han, killed by Empress Dowager Lü.