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Emperor Xian of Han

181–234 · 3rd century · Also known as Liu Xie

Emperor Xian of Han, Liu Xie, was the last emperor of the Eastern Han dynasty, reigning from 189 to 220. A puppet of successive warlords, he came under the control of Cao Cao in 196, who ruled northern China in his name. In 220 Cao Pi forced him to abdicate and founded the Wei dynasty.

Emperor Xian of Han
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