Liu Wu, Prince of Liang
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Not to be confused with Liu Wu, Prince of Chu, who lived at the same time.
Liu Wu (刘武) (c. 184 - c.May 144 BC[1]), posthumously named Prince Xiao of Liang,[2] was a Han prince. He was a son of Emperor Wen and Empress Xiaowen, and a younger brother of Emperor Jing. He played a prominent role in the suppression of the Rebellion of the Seven Princes. He was also responsible for the assassination of the minister Yuan Ang.[3][4]
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Liu Wu | |||||||||
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Traditional Chinese | 劉武 | ||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 刘武 | ||||||||
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Prince Xiao of Liang | |||||||||
Chinese | 梁孝王 | ||||||||
Literal meaning | The Filial King of Liang | ||||||||
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