# Emperor Xuan of Han

> emperor of the Han Dynasty

**Wikidata**: [Q7230](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7230)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Xuan_of_Han)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/emperor-xuan-of-han

## Summary
Emperor Xuan of Han (r. 74–49 BCE) was the emperor of the Western Han Dynasty in imperial China. He is known for his reign during a period of political stability and cultural flourishing, though specific achievements are not detailed in the provided source material.

## Biography
- Born: -91 BCE
- Nationality: Han Chinese
- Education: [Not specified]
- Known for: Reigning as emperor of the Western Han Dynasty
- Employer(s): Western Han Dynasty
- Field(s): Monarchy, governance

## Contributions
No specific contributions, discoveries, or publications are mentioned in the source material.

## FAQs
**When did Emperor Xuan of Han rule?**
Emperor Xuan of Han ruled from 74 BCE to 49 BCE.

**What dynasty did Emperor Xuan of Han belong to?**
He was an emperor of the Western Han Dynasty.

**What is Emperor Xuan of Han known for?**
The source material does not specify his notable achievements.

## Why They Matter
Emperor Xuan of Han's reign was part of the Western Han Dynasty's period of stability, but his specific contributions are not detailed in the provided source material. His rule occurred during a time of cultural and political development in imperial China.

## Notable For
- Ruled the Western Han Dynasty from 74–49 BCE
- Known by the posthumous name "Xuan Di" (孝宣皇帝)
- Also referred to as "Zhong Zong" (中宗)

## Body
### Early Life
Emperor Xuan of Han was born in 91 BCE. His personal name was Liu Xun, and he later took the temple name "Zhong Zong." No further details about his early life or education are provided.

### Reign
Emperor Xuan of Han ascended to the throne in 74 BCE and ruled until his death in 49 BCE. His reign was part of the Western Han Dynasty, which lasted from 202 BCE to 9 CE. The source material does not specify major events or policies during his rule.

### Legacy
Emperor Xuan of Han is remembered for his reign during the Western Han Dynasty's period of stability. His posthumous name, "Xuan Di," reflects his reign as a benevolent and virtuous emperor. No specific achievements or notable actions are detailed in the source material.

### Titles and Names
- Personal name: Liu Xun
- Temple name: Zhong Zong
- Posthumous name: Xuan Di (孝宣皇帝)
- Other aliases: Liu Bingyi, Zhong Zong, Xuan Di

### Affiliations
- Citizenship: Han Chinese
- Dynasty: Western Han Dynasty (r. 202 BCE–9 CE)

### Instance of
- Human
- Monarch

### External Identifiers
- Wikidata ID: Q5
- Freebase ID: /m/01xw2d
- VIAF ID: 19923229
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n92062892
- Library of Congress Control Number: A006751
- Library of Congress Classification: biography/Xuandi
- Chinese Library Classification: 553944
- Chinese Library Classification: 19923229
- Chinese Library Classification: 5czpgg9avd2sgfuw

## References

1. China Biographical Database
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013