-74 ⟶ Han Dynasty: Emperor Zhao's Death, Unsuitable Succession, and Huo Guang's Continued Regency
Emperor Zhao of Han dies and is succeeded by the unsuitable ...
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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.⟶
Han DynastyImperial ChinaSuccessionRegencyPolitical InstabilityChinese History
China
⚔️ Huo Guang's Rise: Shangguang Clan Purge and Power Consolidation
👑 Han Dynasty: Emperor Zhao's Death, Unsuitable Succession, and Huo Guang's Continued Regency
Emperor Zhao of Han dies and is succeeded by the unsuitable Prince He of Changyi and then by Xuan. Huo Guang continues to be de facto ruler of China.⟶
Han DynastyImperial ChinaSuccessionRegencyHuo GuangEmperorPolitical IntrigueDynastic Politics
China👑 Emperor Yuan's Death and the Rise of Cheng and the Wang Clan's Power
Emperor Yuan of Han dies and is succeeded by his son Cheng. Empress Wang Zhengjun becomes Empress Dowager and her brother is placed in command of the armed forces and administration.⟶
Han DynastyEmperorSuccessionImperial CourtEmpress DowagerPolitical IntrigueDynastic Politics
China👑 Emperor Ping Di's Death and Wang Mang's Selection of Ruzi Ying
AD 6, February 3 – The boy emperor, Ping Di, dies of unexpected causes at age 14; Wang Mang alone selects the new emperor, Ruzi Ying, age 2, starting the Jushe era of the Han dynasty.⟶
Han DynastyEmperorSuccessionPolitical IntrigueDynastic CycleWang MangRegencyImperial China
China