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Liu Bian

176 - 190

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Liu Bian (176 – 26 March 190), also known as Emperor Shao of Han and the Prince of Hongnong, was the 13th emperor of the Eastern Han dynasty in China. He became emperor around the age of 13 upon the death of his father, Emperor Ling, and ruled briefly from 15 May to 28 September 189 before he was deposed, after which he became known as the "Prince of Hongnong". His emperor title, "Emperor Shao" (literally "young emperor"), was also used by other emperors who were in power for very short periods of time. In March 190, he was poisoned by Dong Zhuo, who deposed him and replaced him with his younger half-brother, Liu Xie (Emperor Xian). Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Liu Bian is the 4,020th most popular politician (down from 2,752nd in 2019), the 268th most popular biography from China (down from 215th in 2019) and the 164th most popular Chinese Politician.

Liu Bian is most famous for his poetry. He was a poet of the Tang Dynasty and is considered one of the greatest poets of the Tang.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Liu Bian ranks 4,020 out of 19,576. Before him are Htin Kyaw, Palamedes, Carlos Saavedra Lamas, Leo I, King of Armenia, William II of Württemberg, and Tancredo Neves. After him are Ptahhotep, Christian Michelsen, Gevherhan Sultan, Emperor Ōgimachi, Shapur III, and Ramiro II of León.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 176, Liu Bian ranks 2. Before him is Ma Chao.  Among people deceased in 190, Liu Bian ranks 2. Before him is Athenagoras of Athens.

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    Ma Chao

    POLITICIAN

    176 - 222

    HPI: 69.84

    Rank: 1

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    Liu Bian

    POLITICIAN

    176 - 190

    HPI: 67.93

    Rank: 2

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In China

Among people born in China, Liu Bian ranks 268 out of 1,610. Before him are Qi of Xia (-2200), Guo Jia (170), Emperor Daizong of Tang (727), Liu Biao (142), Huang Zhong (148), and Emperor Qinzong (1100). After him are Jacques Mayol (1927), Cao Zhi (192), Emperor Xuan of Han (-91), Emperor Zhao of Han (-94), Emperor Ping of Han (-9), and 12th Dalai Lama (1857).

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Among POLITICIANS In China

Among politicians born in China, Liu Bian ranks 164. Before him are Emperor Ai of Tang (892), Qi of Xia (-2200), Guo Jia (170), Emperor Daizong of Tang (727), Liu Biao (142), and Emperor Qinzong (1100). After him are Cao Zhi (192), Emperor Xuan of Han (-91), Emperor Zhao of Han (-94), Emperor Ping of Han (-9), 12th Dalai Lama (1857), and Emperor Yuan of Han (-75).

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