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Emperor Wen of Liu Song

407–453 · 5th century · Also known as Liu Yilong

Emperor Wen of Liu Song, born Liu Yilong, was a son of the dynasty's founder Liu Yu and reigned from 424 to 453. His Yuanjia era brought prosperity and cultural achievement to the southern court at Jiankang, though his campaigns against the Northern Wei failed. He was murdered by his own heir, Liu Shao, in 453.

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Emperor Wen of Liu Song. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/emperor-wen-of-liu-song
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