Huo Guang
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Huo Guang, courtesy name Zimeng, posthumous name Xuancheng, was a Chinese politician and imperial regent who served as the dominant state official of the Western Han dynasty from 87 BC until his death
Portrait of Huo Guang in Sancai Tuhui
Huo Guang at the center of an altar in Shanghai City God Temple
Marquis of Haihun
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Liu He was briefly the ninth emperor of the Han dynasty. Originally King of Changyi, he was installed by the powerful minister Huo Guang as emperor in 74 BC, but deposed only 27 days later, and omitte
Huo Guang
…family members and other loyalists in key offices. Following Emperor Zhao's death in June 74 BC, Huo engineered the succession and deposition of Liu He within a mere 27 days. Huo next facilitated the accession of Emperor Xuan and retained control of the Western Han government until his death. Huo Guang…
Statue of Liu He at the Tomb of Marquis Haihun in Xinjian, Nanchang
Personal stamp of Liu He
Goose-shaped bronze lamp excavated from the tomb.