Emperor Xuan of Han

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Emperor Xuan of Han born?91 BC
2. Where was Emperor Xuan of Han born?Chang'an (modern Xi'an), China
3. What is the reign?74 BC to 48 BC
4. What is the temple name?Xuan (宣)
5. What happened to Emperor Xuan's family before he became emperor?His grandfather died by suicide after a failed uprising, and his father died too, leaving the family in ruin. He survived as a commoner for many years.
6. How did Emperor Xuan become emperor at only 17?The powerful regent Huo Guang chose him to be emperor in 74 BC, when he was just seventeen years old.

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Hanshu: The Book of Han, a foundational historical text chronicling the Western Han dynasty.
Zizhi Tongjian: A monumental chronicle of Chinese history from its beginnings to the Song dynasty.