5 ⟶ Ruzi Ying, the Han Dynasty's Infant Emperor
Ruzi Ying, great-grandson of Xuan of Han (d. AD 25)
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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.⟶
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China👑 Emperor Ping of Han Marries Empress Wang, Daughter of Wang Mang
Emperor Ping of Han marries Empress Wang (Ping), daughter of Wang Mang, cementing his influence.⟶
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China👶 Ruzi Ying, the Han Dynasty's Infant Emperor
Ruzi Ying, great-grandson of Xuan of Han (d. AD 25)⟶
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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.⟶
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China👑 Death of Emperor Ping of Han China
AD 6, February 3 – Ping, Chinese emperor of the Han dynasty (b. 9 BC)⟶
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