[ Emperor Ling of Han (AD 156–189). Ruled through the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Emperor Ling [Liu Hung]
Simplified Chinese: 灵帝[刘宏]
Pronunciation: Ling2 Di4 [Liu2 Hong2]
Other Names: Liu Hong
Name Notes: In Chinese the name of the emperor comes before the use of the word emperor hence Ling (the name) Di (emperor).
Family and Relationships
Emperor Shao [Liu Bian] (Sons); Emperor Xian [Liu Xie] (Emperor Xian)
Literary Appearances
Biography
Son of Emperor Huan. He placed all his trust with the eunuchs, in particular Zhang Rang, whom he referred to as a foster father. He had two sons, one from Empress He named Liu Bian and one from Lady Wang known as Liu Xian. Emperor Ling favoured Xian and wished for him to succeed his throne. However, the Emperor died before he could see this through. Liu Bian succeeded Emperor Ling.