Emperor Zhao of Han
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| Han Zhaodi (漢昭帝) | |
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| Family name: | Liu (劉 liú) |
| Given name: | Fuling (弗陵, fúlíng) |
| Posthumous name: (full) | Xiaozhao (孝昭, xiào zhāo) "filial and shining" |
| Posthumous name: <center>(short) | Zhao (昭, zhāo) "shining" |
Emperor Zhao of Han (95 BC–74 BC) was an emperor of the Chinese Han Dynasty from 87 BC to 74 BC.
Emperor Zhao was the youngest son of Emperor Wu of Han. By the time Zhao was born, Emperor Wu was already 61. Zhao ascended the throne after the death of Emperor Wu in 87 BC. He was only 8 years old.
Emperor Wu's long reign left the Han dynasty much stronger and its borders greatly expanded however constant warfares have depleted the empire's coffer. Zhao took the initiative and lowered taxes as well as reduced government spending. As a result, citizens prospered and the Han dynasty enjoyed an era of peace. Unfortunately, Emperor Zhao died after reigning for 13 years. He was only 21.
Era names
- Shiyuan (始元 py. shĭ yúan) 86 BC-80 BC
- Yuanfeng (元鳳 py. yúan fèng) 80 BC-75 BC
- Yuanping (元平 py. yúan píng) 74 BC
Personal information
| Father | Emperor Wu of Han China |
| Mother | consort Zhao |
| Wife | name unknown, daughter of statesman Shangguan An |
| Children | none |
See also
| Preceded by: Emperor Wu of Han | Emperor of the Han Dynasty 87 BC–74 BC | Succeeded by: Prince He of Changyi zh:汉昭帝 |