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Also Known As Ji • Liu Bang • Gaohuangdi • Kao-tsu
Born 256 BCE • China
Died 195 BCE • China
Title / Office emperor (206BC-195BC), China
House / Dynasty Han dynasty
Notable Family Members spouse Gaohou • son Wendi
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Yang Xiuqing
Chinese rebel leader
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Shi Dakai
Chinese rebel leader
The Hongwu emperor; in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
Hongwu
emperor of Ming dynasty
Zhou Enlai
Zhou Enlai
premier of China
Hong Xiuquan
Hong Xiuquan
Chinese prophet and rebel
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An Lushan
Chinese general
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Xiang Yu
Chinese rebel leader
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Wu Sangui
Chinese general
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Hong Rengan
Chinese rebel leader
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Li Zicheng
Chinese rebel
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Feng Yunshan
Chinese rebel leader
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Huang Chao
Chinese rebel
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Li Xiucheng
Chinese general
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Xu Da
Chinese general
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Li Keyong
Turkish-Chinese general
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Wang Hongwen
Chinese politician
Mao Zedong smiling and waving with his right hand while standing outdoors in front of large lanterns and a crowd.
Mao Zedong
Chinese leader
The Yongle emperor, detail of a portrait; in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
Yongle
emperor of Ming dynasty
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Kangxi
emperor of Qing dynasty
Sun Yat-sen
Sun Yat-sen
Chinese leader

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