List and introduction of the emperors of the Eastern Han Dynasty List and introduction of the emperors of the Eastern Han Dynasty

1. Liu Xiu. Emperor Guangwu (Liu Xiu) (6 BC - 57 AD), reigned from 25 to 57 AD, 32 AD. His original name was Liu Xiu and his courtesy name was Uncle Wen. He was the ninth grandson of Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty. After joining the Green Forest Rebel Army, he defeated Wang Mang with a small number and defeated a large number in Kunyang. In 25 years, Liu Xiu proclaimed himself emperor. He died of illness at the age of 63 and was buried in Yuanling.

2. Liu Zhuang. Emperor Ming Liu Zhuang (28 years to 75 years), reigned from 57 years to 75 AD, and died in the 18th year. His first name was Liu Yang, the fourth son of Liu Xiu. During the reign of Emperor Ming, the White Horse Temple was built in Luoyang. This was the first Buddhist temple established when Buddhism was introduced to my country. He died of illness at the age of 48 and was buried in Xianjie Mausoleum. Dynasty story: Ban Chao envoys to the Western Regions.

3. Liu_. Emperor Zhang Liu (56 years to 88 years) reigned from 75 years to 88 years, and died in 13 years. Emperor Zhang, the fifth son of Emperor Ming, liked Confucianism and implemented the policy of cultivating the people. The population increased rapidly. During his reign, Ban exceeded his envoys to the Western Regions. Emperor Zhang was also a calligrapher, especially good at cursive writing, and was called "Zhang Cao" by later generations. He died of illness at the age of 31 and was buried in Jingling.

4. Liu Zhao. He Emperor Liu Zhao (78-105), reigned from 88-105, 17 years after his death. The fourth son of Emperor Zhang ascended the throne at the age of 10. Empress Dowager Dou took over the throne, and his relative Dou Xian held the real power. Later, Dou Xian was killed and he took power himself. He died of illness at the age of 27 and was buried in Shenling.

5. Liu Long. Shang Emperor Liu Long (105-106 AD), the youngest son of Emperor He, was just one month old when he came to the throne. He fell ill and died after reigning for only 8 months. The youngest emperor in history was buried in Kangling.

6. Liu Hu. Emperor An, Liu Hu (94-125), reigned from 107 to 125, the 18th year of his reign. Emperor Zhang's grandson, whose father was Liu Qing, the Xiaowang of Qinghe, was only 13 years old when he came to the throne. Empress Dowager Deng took power after her death. He died of illness while on a tour south at the age of 32 and was buried in Gongling. Dynasty Story: Cai Lun Paper Making.

7. Liu Yi. After the death of the infant emperor Liu Yi and Emperor An of the Han Dynasty, Queen Mother Yan Ji, in order to control the state affairs, welcomed Liu Yi as emperor with the support of Yan Xian. However, he died of illness more than 200 days after taking the throne.

8. Liu Bao. Shun Emperor Liu Bao (114-144) reigned from 125 to 144, the 19th year of his reign. The son of Emperor An. Emperor Shun came to power with the support of eunuchs, and the government was controlled by eunuchs. Politics is becoming increasingly corrupt. He ordered that eunuchs could raise adopted sons and be granted hereditary titles. Later, eunuchs and relatives colluded with each other, making politics even more corrupt. He died of illness at the age of 30 and was buried in Xianling. Dynasty Stories: Zhang Heng and the Seismograph.

9. Liu Bing. Chongdi Liu Bing (143-145) reigned from 144 to 145, less than one year. The son of Emperor Shun, he reigned for half a year. He died of illness at the age of 3 and was buried in Huailing.

10. Liu Zan. Emperor Zhi Liu Zuan (138-146) reigned from 145 to 146, less than one year. The great-grandson of Emperor Zhang and the son of Liu Hong, the Xiaowang of Bohai. He was 8 years old when he came to the throne and was very smart. Because he called General Liang Yi a "domineering general", he was poisoned to death by Liang Yi. He was 9 years old and was buried in Jinling.

11. Liu Zhi. Emperor Huan Liu Zhi (132-167) reigned from 146 to 167, the 21st year of his reign. The great-grandson of Emperor Zhang and the son of Liu Yi, Marquis of Liwu. Emperor Huan was 15 years old when he came to the throne, and his relatives were in power at that time. Later, he relied on eunuchs to kill his relatives Liang Yi, and then he was ruled by eunuchs. He died of illness at the age of 36 and was buried in Xuanling.

12. Liu Hong. Ling Emperor Liu Hong (156-189) reigned for 23 years from 168-189. Emperor Zhang's great-great-great-grandson, Emperor Huan, died childless, and Liu Hong came to the throne. The Ling Emperor's court was full of filth, and the eunuchs controlled the government and were called "Ten Constant Attendants". Emperor Ling often said: "Zhang Changshi is my father, and Zhao Changshi is my mother." In Emperor Ling's time, the people were in dire straits, officials were bought and sold, extortionate taxes were imposed, and social conflicts intensified. Finally, in 184, the Yellow Turban Uprising broke out. He died of illness at the age of 33 and was buried in Wenling.

13. Liu Bian. Young Emperor Liu Bian (176-190) reigned for 5 months in 189. The eldest son of Emperor Ling, also known as Prince Ben or King Hongnong. He committed suicide under the coercion of Dong Zhuo at the age of fifteen. He was the only deposed emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty and was buried near present-day Luoyang City, Henan Province. Dynasty Story: The Yellow Turban Rebellion.

14. Liu Xie. Emperor Xian Liu Xie (181-234) reigned from 190-220, 30 years after his death.

The son of Emperor Ling, he was 9 years old when he came to the throne. Dong Zhuo took full power. Later, Cao Cao welcomed the emperor to Xuchang. In 220 AD, Cao Cao died. Cao Pi proclaimed himself emperor and established the Wei Kingdom. The Han Dynasty fell and Liu Xie was demoted to Shanyang Gong. He died of illness at the age of 54 and was buried in Zen Mausoleum. Dynasty stories: Sun Ce's dominance of Jiangdong, the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao's unification of the north, the Battle of Chibi, Liu Bei's entry into Sichuan, the Battle of Ruxu, and Guan Yu's march to Maicheng.