Liu Xingju
Liu Xingju ( Chinese 劉興 居 ; † 177 BC ) was a prince of the Han dynasty in China and participated in the coup against the Lü family. The son of the Prince of Qi, Liu Fei , he was a grandson of Emperor Gaozu . His older brother Liu Xiang inherited titles and lands from his father. Emperor's grandmother Lü Zhi appointed him in 182 BC. BC to the Marquis of Dongmou and appointed him to the capital Chang'an , where he served as the imperial guard commander.
Liu Xingju had originally been promised the title of Prince of Liang with the associated lands for his involvement in the fall of the Lü family . However, when the new Emperor Wen found out that Liu Xingju originally wanted his brother Liu Xiang to be emperor, he was indignant. He named Liu Xingju only Prince of Jibei in 178 and rebuilt his principality from the lands of his brother Liu Xiang.
Out of dissatisfaction, Liu Xingju soon planned a rebellion. When the emperor visited his home in the Principality of Dai in the summer of 177, Liu Xingju imagined he was on a campaign against the Xiongnu and therefore immediately began his revolt. When the emperor learned of this, he sent Chai Wu ( 柴 武 ), the Marquis of Jipu, with an army against Liu Xingju's forces. After several defeats on the battlefield, Liu Xingju committed suicide.
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| SURNAME | Liu, Xingju |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Jibei, Prince of |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Prince of the Han Dynasty and opponent of the Lü family |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd century BC Chr. |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | China |
| DATE OF DEATH | 177 BC Chr. |
| Place of death | China |