Liu Xiang (Han Dynasty)
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Liu Xiang also known as Prince Ai of Qi (齊哀王) (died 179 BC) was a key player during the Lü Clan Disturbance
(180 BC). He was the grandson of Emperor Gao of Han and the eldest son of Prince Liu Fei of Qi by Consort Si.
During the Lü Clan Disturbance, Liu Xiang led the Qi forces and also seized the forces of the nearby Principality of Langye, and was ready to march to the capital Chang'an
to claim the imperial throne for himself, assisted by his brothers Liu Zhang
and Liu Xingju
. After the officials in the capital overthrew the Lü clan and deposed Emperor Houshao of Han
, however, they instead invited his uncle Prince Liu Heng of Dai (later Emperor Wen
) to be emperor. Liu Xiang acquiesced and did not fight Emperor Wen for the throne, and he withdrew his forces back to his territory, though in fact he should be the heir presumptive after the extinction of the male line of Emperor Hui of Han
.
Lü Clan Disturbance
The Lü Clan Disturbance refers to a political disturbance after the death of Grand Empress Dowager Lü of Han Dynasty, the aftermaths of which saw the clan of the deceased empress' family, the Lü consort clan being overthrown from their seats of power and massacred, the deposing of the puppet...
(180 BC). He was the grandson of Emperor Gao of Han and the eldest son of Prince Liu Fei of Qi by Consort Si.
During the Lü Clan Disturbance, Liu Xiang led the Qi forces and also seized the forces of the nearby Principality of Langye, and was ready to march to the capital Chang'an
Chang'an
Chang'an is an ancient capital of more than ten dynasties in Chinese history, today known as Xi'an. Chang'an literally means "Perpetual Peace" in Classical Chinese. During the short-lived Xin Dynasty, the city was renamed "Constant Peace" ; yet after its fall in AD 23, the old name was restored...
to claim the imperial throne for himself, assisted by his brothers Liu Zhang
Liu Zhang (Han prince)
Liu Zhang , formally Prince Jing of Chengyang , sometimes known in later historical accounts and literature by his earlier title, Marquess of Zhuxu , was an important political figure in the anti-Lü clan conspiracy during the Lü Clan Disturbance in 180 BC.He was created the Marquess of Zhuxu in...
and Liu Xingju
Liu Xingju
Liu Xingju was an important political figure during the Lü Clan Disturbance . He was the grandson of Emperor Gao of Han and one of the sons of Liu Fei, the Prince of Qi....
. After the officials in the capital overthrew the Lü clan and deposed Emperor Houshao of Han
Liu Hong
Emperor Houshao of Han , personal name Liu Hong, was the fourth emperor of the Han Dynasty in China. He was a son of Emperor Hui, likely by a concubine -- although there is some controversy on the subject—and adopted by Emperor Hui's wife, Empress Zhang Yan...
, however, they instead invited his uncle Prince Liu Heng of Dai (later Emperor Wen
Emperor Wen of Han
Emperor Wen of Han was the fifth emperor of the Han Dynasty in China. His given name is Heng.Liu Heng was a son of Emperor Gao of Han and Consort Bo, later empress dowager...
) to be emperor. Liu Xiang acquiesced and did not fight Emperor Wen for the throne, and he withdrew his forces back to his territory, though in fact he should be the heir presumptive after the extinction of the male line of Emperor Hui of Han
Emperor Hui of Han
Emperor Hui of Han was the second emperor of the Han Dynasty in China. He was the second son of the first Han emperor, Han Gaozu and Empress Dowager Lü. He is generally remembered as a weak character dominated by his mother, Empress Dowager Lü, personally kind and generous but unable to escape...
.