Emperor Wen of Han (Chinese: 漢文帝; 203/02 – 6 July 157 BC), personal name Liu Heng (劉恆), was the fifth emperor of the Han dynasty from 180 until his death in 157 BC.

Wendi was the posthumous name (shi) of the fourth emperor (reigned 180–157 bc) of the Han dynasty (206 bc–ad 220) of China. His reign was marked by good government and the peaceful consolidation of imperial power.

Emperor Wen of Han (Chinese: 漢文帝; 203/202 – 6 July 157 BCE), born Liu Heng (Chinese: 劉恆), was the fifth emperor of the Western Han dynasty in China from 180 to his death in 157 BCE. The son of Emperor Gao and Consort Bo, his reign provided a much needed stability after the unstable and violent regency of Empress Lü.

The emperors of the Han dynasty were the supreme heads of government during the second imperial dynasty of China; the Han dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD) followed the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and preceded the Three Kingdoms (220–265 AD).

Dec 21, 2017 · Following a mass revolt in the Qin Empire in 210 B.C. and brief control by warlord Xiang Yu, Liu Bang seized the title of emperor of the Han Dynasty in 202 B.C.

Emperor Wen of Han 漢文帝. Also known as. Details. individual; politician/statesman; Chinese; Male. Life dates. 202 BC-157 BC. Biography. Emperor of the Han dynasty in China; son of Emperor Gao of Han and his consort Bo; one of the twenty-four paragons of filial piety. 2 related objects. print; album. Title. Museum number. Producer name.

Jul 26, 2019 · Emperor Wen of Han (r. 180-157 BCE) “Agriculture is the basis of empire. Among the endeavours of man, none is more important.” From a speech/edict delivered by Emperor Wen in the Records of the Grand Historian (Shi Ji, 10) by Sima Qian. Translated by Burton Watson (Columbia University Press, 1993).

Sep 28, 2024 · Emperor Wen of Han (202–157 BC) was the fifth emperor of the Han Dynasty of ancient China. His personal name was Liu Heng. Liu Heng was a son of Emperor Gao of Han and Consort Bo, later empress dowager. When Emperor Gao suppressed the rebellion of Dai, he made Liu Heng Prince of Dai.

Emperor Wen of Han was the fifth emperor of the Han dynasty of ancient China. His personal name was Liu Heng. Liu Heng was a son of Emperor Gao of Han and Consort Bo, later empress dowager.

Mar 29, 2025 · Emperor Wen of Han (202B.C.-157B.C.), namely Liu Heng, was the fourth son of Emperor Gaozu (Liu Bang) of Han. He acceded to the throne in 180B.C. and was in power for 23 years. Emperor Jing (188B.C.-141B.C.), son of Emperor Wen was enthroned in 157B.C. and his reign lasted for 16 years.