Emperor Wen of Han

emperor of the Han dynasty
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Emperor Wen of Han

Summary

Emperor Wen of Han is a human[1]. He was born in Chang'an[2]. He was born on 203 BC[3]. He died on July 6, 157 BC[4]. He worked as a Confucian scholar[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Emperor Wen of Han's place of birth was Chang'an[2].
  • Emperor Wen of Han was born on 203 BC[3].
  • Emperor Wen of Han died on July 6, 157 BC[4].
  • Burial took place at Baling[7].
  • Emperor Wen of Han's father was Emperor Gaozu of Han[8].
  • Emperor Wen of Han's mother was Empress Dowager Bo[9].
  • Emperor Wen of Han was married to Empress Dou[10].
  • Emperor Wen of Han was married to Q10884437[11].
  • A child of Emperor Wen of Han was Emperor Jing of Han[12].
  • A child of Emperor Wen of Han was Liu Piao[13].
  • A child of Emperor Wen of Han was Liu Wu, Prince of Liang[14].
  • A child of Emperor Wen of Han was Liu Can[15].
  • A child of Emperor Wen of Han was Liu Yi[16].
  • Emperor Wen of Han held citizenship in Western Han[17].
  • Emperor Wen of Han worked as a Confucian scholar[5].
  • Emperor Wen of Han held the position of Emperor of China[18].
  • Emperor Wen of Han held the position of Chinese king[19].
  • Emperor Wen of Han's religion is recorded as Taoism[20].
  • Emperor Wen of Han is recorded as male[21].
  • Emperor Wen of Han's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Emperor Wen of Han's family is recorded as House of Liu[23].
  • Emperor Wen of Han's ancestral home is recorded as Chang'an County[24].
  • Emperor Wen of Han's Commons category is recorded as Emperor Wen of Han[25].
  • Emperor Wen of Han's family name is recorded as Liu[26].
  • Emperor Wen of Han's given name is recorded as Heng[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chang'an[2], Emperor Wen of Han… he was born on 203 BC[3]. His father was Emperor Gaozu of Han[8]. His mother was Empress Dowager Bo[9].

Career and Affiliations

Emperor Wen of Han's professions included Confucian scholar[5]. Positions held include Emperor of China[18], a historical position[28], in Chinese Empire[29] and Chinese king[19], a position[30], in China[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Empress Dou[10], a lady-in-waiting[32], -0205–-0135[33], of China[34] and Q10884437[11], of Dai[35]. Children include Emperor Jing of Han[12], a ruler[36], -0188–-0141[37], of Western Han[38]; Liu Piao[13], -0188–-0166[39], of Western Han[40]; Liu Wu, Prince of Liang[14], -0180–-0144[41], of China[42]; Liu Can[15], of Western Han[43]; and Liu Yi[16], b. -0185[44], of Western Han[45]. Emperor Wen of Han's religion is recorded as Taoism[20].

Death and Burial

Emperor Wen of Han died on July 6, 157 BC[4]. Burial took place at Baling[7].

Why It Matters

Emperor Wen of Han has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Emperor Wen of Han born?

Emperor Wen of Han's place of birth was Chang'an[2].

Who were Emperor Wen of Han's parents?

Emperor Wen of Han's father was Emperor Gaozu of Han[8]. Emperor Wen of Han's mother was Empress Dowager Bo[9].

Who was Emperor Wen of Han married to?

Emperor Wen of Han's spouses include Empress Dou[10] and Q10884437[11].

What did Emperor Wen of Han do for work?

Emperor Wen of Han worked as Confucian scholar[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . 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. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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