Emperor Guangwu of Han

emperor and founder of the Eastern Han Dynasty (5 BC - AD 57) (r. AD 25 - AD 57)
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Emperor Guangwu of Han

Summary

Emperor Guangwu of Han is a human[1]. Born in Zaoyang City[2], he… he was born on January 15, 5 BC[3]. He passed away in Luoyang[4]. He died on March 29, 57[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Emperor Guangwu of Han was born in Zaoyang City[2].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han died in Luoyang[4].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han was born on January 15, 5 BC[3].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han died on March 29, 57[5].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han is buried at Q17032650[8].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han's father was Liu Qin[9].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han's mother was Fan Xiandou[10].
  • Among Emperor Guangwu of Han's spouses was Empress Guo Shengtong[11].
  • Among Emperor Guangwu of Han's spouses was Yin Lihua[12].
  • A child of Emperor Guangwu of Han was Liu Jiang[13].
  • A child of Emperor Guangwu of Han was Liu Fu[14].
  • A child of Emperor Guangwu of Han was Liu Kang[15].
  • A child of Emperor Guangwu of Han was Liu Yan[16].
  • A child of Emperor Guangwu of Han was Liu Yan[17].
  • A child of Emperor Guangwu of Han was Liu Ying[18].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han held citizenship in Han dynasty[19].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han worked as a sovereign[6].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han held the position of Emperor of China[20].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han is recorded as male[21].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han's family is recorded as House of Liu[23].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han's ancestral home is recorded as Luoyang County[24].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han's Commons category is recorded as Emperor Guangwu of Han[25].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han's family name is recorded as Liu[26].
  • Emperor Guangwu of Han's given name is recorded as Xiù[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zaoyang City[2], Emperor Guangwu of Han… he was born on January 15, 5 BC[3]. His father was Liu Qin[9]. His mother was Fan Xiandou[10].

Career and Affiliations

Emperor Guangwu of Han's professions included sovereign[6]. He held the position of Emperor of China[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Empress Guo Shengtong[11], 0100–0052[28], of Eastern Han[29] and Yin Lihua[12], 0005–0064[30], of China[31]. Children include Liu Jiang[13], 0025–0058[32], of China[33]; Liu Fu[14], b. 0025[34], of Eastern Han[35]; Liu Kang[15], 0050–0097[36]; Liu Yan[16], b. 0050[37]; Liu Ying[18], 0100–0071[38], of Eastern Han[39]; and Emperor Ming of Han[40], a monarch[41], 0028–0075[42], of Eastern Han[43].

Death and Burial

Emperor Guangwu of Han died on March 29, 57[5]. He died in Luoyang[4]. He is buried at Q17032650[8].

Why It Matters

Emperor Guangwu of Han has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Emperor Guangwu of Han born?

Emperor Guangwu of Han was born in Zaoyang City[2].

Where did Emperor Guangwu of Han die?

Emperor Guangwu of Han died in Luoyang[4].

Who were Emperor Guangwu of Han's parents?

Emperor Guangwu of Han's father was Liu Qin[9]. Emperor Guangwu of Han's mother was Fan Xiandou[10].

Who was Emperor Guangwu of Han married to?

Emperor Guangwu of Han's spouses include Empress Guo Shengtong[11] and Yin Lihua[12].

What did Emperor Guangwu of Han do for work?

Emperor Guangwu of Han worked as sovereign[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [40] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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