Emperor Xiaowu of Song
Emperor of Liu Song
Died when: 33 years 297 days (405 months)Star Sign: Virgo
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Emperor Xiaowu of Song (????) (19 September 430 – 12 July 464), personal name Liu Jun (??), courtesy name Xiulong (??), childhood name Daomin (??), was an emperor of the Liu Song dynasty of China.
He was a son of Emperor Wen.After his older brother Liu Shao assassinated their father in 453 and took the throne, he rose in rebellion and overthrew Liu Shao.
He was generally regarded as a capable, but harsh and sexually immoral emperor.He curtailed the powers of the officials and imperial princes greatly during his reign.
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