88Emperor Han Zhangdi's Death and Succession Crisis

Emperor Han Zhangdi's death at 31 led to his 9-year-old son ...
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👑 Emperor Wu's Death and Regency Established

Emperor Wu of Han dies and is succeeded by his eight-year-old son Zhao, with Jin Midi, Shangguang Jie and Huo Guang as regents.
Emperor Wu's Death and Regency Established (-87)
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👑 Emperor Ai's Death Leads to Wang Mang's Regency

Emperor Ai of Han dies and is succeeded by his eight year old cousin Ping. Wang Mang is appointed regent and begins wide-ranging reforms.
Emperor Ai's Death Leads to Wang Mang's Regency (-1)
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👑 Death of Emperor Ping of Han China

AD 6, February 3Ping, Chinese emperor of the Han dynasty (b. 9 BC)
Death of Emperor Ping of Han China (6)
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👑 Emperor Guang Wu's Death and Han Mingdi's Accession

March 29 – Guang Wu dies after a 32-year reign and is succeeded by his son Han Mingdi.
Emperor Guang Wu's Death and Han Mingdi's Accession (57)
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👑 Emperor Han Zhangdi's Death and Succession Crisis

Emperor Han Zhangdi's death at 31 led to his 9-year-old son Zhao's ascension as Emperor Han Hedi, ushering in a period of rule dominated by Empress Dou and court factions despite Zhangdi's successful expansion of Chinese influence and military power.
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