Liu Xi (Western Han)

Liu Xi (simplified Chinese: 刘喜; traditional Chinese: 劉喜; pinyin: Liǘ Xǐ, died 193 BC) was an elder brother of Emperor Gaozu of Han. He was made Marquess of Hexin after Han Dynasty established. In 201 BC, he was made Prince of Dai. After defeated by Xiongnu forces in 200 BC, Xi was demoted to Marquess of Heyang.[1] In 195 BC, his son Liu Pi was made Prince of Wu. Xi died in 193 BC and was bestowed the posthumous name Qing (Chinese: ).[2]

References

  1. Sima Guang. "漢紀" [Han Annals]. Zizhi Tongjian (in Chinese). Volume 11. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  2. Ban Biao; Ban Gu; Ban Zhao. "諸侯王表" [Table of nobles related to the imperial clan]. Book of Han (in Chinese). Volume 14. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
Prince Qing of Dai
House of Liu
Died: 193 BC
Chinese royalty
Vacant
Title last held by
Chen Yu
Prince of Dai
201 BC – 200 BC
Succeeded by
Liu Ruyi
Chinese nobility
Unknown Marquess of Hexin
202 BC – 201 BC
Unknown
Unknown Marquess of Heyang
200 BC – 193 BC
Unknown
Next known title holder:
Liang Xi