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Emperor Wu of Liu Song

363–422 · 5th century

Emperor Wu of Liu Song, born Liu Yu, was a general of humble origins who rose to dominate the Eastern Jin court. He overthrew the usurper Huan Xuan in 404, conquered Southern Yan in 410, Western Shu in 413 and Later Qin with Chang'an in 417. In 420 he deposed the last Jin emperor and founded the Liu Song, first of the Southern Dynasties.

Mentioned in 7 state histories

Eastern Jin Later Qin Southern Yan Huan Chu Western Shu Helian Xia Liu Song

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