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Emperor Xian of Han (2 April 181 – 21 April 234), personal name Liu Xie (劉協), courtesy name Bohe, was the 14th and last emperor of the Eastern Han dynasty in China. He reigned from 28 September 189 until 11 December 220.
Learn about the life and struggles of the last emperor of the Han Dynasty, Liu Xie, who became a puppet of warlords and eventually abdicated. Discover the historical facts, events, and artifacts related to his reign and legacy.
The last Han emperor, Emperor Xian (r. 189–220 AD), was a puppet monarch of Chancellor Cao Cao (155–220 AD), who dominated the court and was made King of Wei. On 11 December 220, Cao's son Pi usurped the throne as Emperor Wen of Wei ( r . 220–226 AD) and ended the Han dynasty.
SovereignPersonal NamePersonal NameReigned FromLiu Bang劉邦28 February [22] 202 BCLiu Ying劉盈23 June [26] 195 BCLiu Gong劉恭19 October [27] 188 BCLiu Hong劉弘15 June [29] 184 BCEmperor Xian of Han (2 April 181 – 21 April 234), personal name Liu Xie (劉協), courtesy name Bohe, was the 14th and last emperor of the Eastern Han dynasty in China. He reigned from 28 September 189 until 11 December 220.
The Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) history and facts on Han's culture, art, religions, philosophy, achievements and emperors story.
Learn how the Han Dynasty ended in 220 A.D. with the last ruler, Emperor Xian, and the rise of the Three Kingdoms. Find out about the factions, battles, and events that led to the fall of the dynasty.
Emperor Xian of Han (2 April 181 – 21 April 234), personal name Liu Xie (劉協), courtesy name Bohe, was the 14th and last emperor of the Eastern Han dynasty in China. He reigned from 28 September 189 until 11 December 220.
