Overview
Emperor Ming was an emperor of Eastern Han.
Other names
| Type | English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posthumous name | Emperor Xiaoming | 孝明皇帝 | Xiàomíng huángdì |
| Temple name | Emperor Ming of Han | 漢明帝 | Han Mingdi |
Life and dates
Death
- AD 75 后二岁，宫车晏驾DiedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 119, passage 62
- DiedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 110, passage 115
- died in autumn of Yongping 18Directly stated · Book of Later Han 117, passage 184
Attested activity
- AD 59 孝明皇帝永平二年Directly stated · Book of Later Han 131, passage 25
- AD 75 明帝临终Directly stated · Book of Later Han 110, passage 115
- AD 57 明帝初即位Dated from the passage context · Book of Later Han 125, passage 82
- AD 57 to AD 75 明帝初置度辽将军Dated from the passage context · Book of Later Han 125, passage 112
- AD 57 明帝即位Directly stated · Book of Later Han 110, passage 48
- AD 57 to AD 75 明帝时Directly stated · Book of Later Han 115, passage 112
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- AD 75 明帝永平十八年Directly stated · Book of Later Han 117, passage 181
- AD 57 to AD 75 显宗/明帝Directly stated · Book of Later Han 89, passages 189, 191
- AD 60 永平三年八月Directly stated · Book of Later Han 119, passages 52, 54
- AD 58 to AD 75 永平中Directly stated · Book of Later Han 109, passage 25
- AD 59 永平二年正月辛未Directly stated · Book of Later Han 109, passage 18
- AD 58 永平元年Dated from the passage context · Book of Later Han 37, passage 234
- AD 65 永平八年十月Directly stated · Book of Later Han 119, passage 55
- AD 70 永平十三年十月Directly stated · Book of Later Han 119, passage 59
- AD 75 永平十八年十一月Directly stated · Book of Later Han 119, passages 63-64
- AD 73 永平十六年五月Directly stated · Book of Later Han 119, passage 60
- AD 57 to AD 75 漢明帝Directly stated · Book of Liang 52, passage 82
- AD 57 to AD 75 至孝明皇帝Dated from the passage context · Book of Later Han 131, passage 134
- AD 57 顯宗即位Directly stated · Book of Later Han 32, passage 172
- AD 57 to AD 75 顯宗遂就大業Dated from the passage context · Book of Later Han 131, passage 18
Family
Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.
- Spouse of Empress Dowager Ma (马太后)empress dowager 太后 · Primary marriage · WidowedStrongly inferred · Book of Later Han 119, passage 64; Book of Later Han 117, passage 188
- Parent of Prince Jing of Guangling (广陵王荆)prince 王 · paternal lineStrongly inferred · Book of Later Han 119, passage 58
- Child of Emperor Guangwu of Han (漢光武帝)succeeded 即位Strongly inferred · Book of Later Han 110, passage 48
- Sibling of Liu Cang (劉蒼)younger brother 弟 · Full siblingsDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 125, passage 82
- Parent of Emperor Zhang of Han (章帝)Strongly inferred · Book of Later Han 110, passage 116
Key source chapters
- Book of Later Han, Chapter 37 Volume 32: Biographies of Fan Hong; Yin Shi 6 passages
- Book of Later Han, Chapter 110 Volume 99: Rituals and Worship Part Three 5 passages
- Book of Later Han, Chapter 119 Volume 108: Five Elements Part Six 4 passages
- Book of Later Han, Chapter 131 Volume 120: Treatise on Carriages and Dress, Part Two 3 passages
- Book of Later Han, Chapter 89 Volume 80a: Biographies of Writers 1 2 passages
Career and standing
- Xianzong 显宗BestowedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 110, passage 116
- AccededDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 110, passage 48
- AD 57 明帝即位Directly stated · Book of Later Han 109, passage 18
Places and affiliations
- Eastern Han 东汉Relation RuledDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 117, passage 181
- Eastern Han 汉Relation UnderStrongly inferred · Book of Later Han 115, passage 112
- Polity Eastern Han 东汉 · Relation RuledStrongly inferred · Book of Later Han 125, passage 82
- Polity Eastern Han 東漢 · Relation RuledDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 32, passage 172
- Polity Eastern Han 汉 · Relation RuledDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 119, passage 52
- Polity Eastern Han · Relation RuledDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 89, passage 189
Works and attributed material
- Testamentary edict · AuthorDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 110, passage 115
Events and relationships
- Announced sacrifice as XianzongAD 85 癸酉 · Ritual · Recipient · At Bright Hall 明堂Directly stated · Book of Later Han 109, passage 51
- Appointed brother charging cavalry generalPolitical · RulerDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 125, passage 82
- Ascended spirit terraceAD 59 永平二年正月辛未 · Ritual · Officiant · At Spirit Terrace 灵台Directly stated · Book of Later Han 109, passages 18, 23
- Built Northern PalaceBuilding · PatronDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 119, passage 54
- Created general who crosses the liaoMilitary · RulerDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 125, passage 112
- First sacrifice to five thearchs in bright hallAD 59 永平二年正月辛未 · Ritual · Officiant · At Bright Hall 明堂Directly stated · Book of Later Han 109, passage 18
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- Instituted great jade pendantRitual · InnovatorDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 131, passage 134
- Ordered dress code from classicsAD 59 永平二年 · Administrative · IssuerDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 131, passage 25
- Wore mianguan and sacrificedRitual · OfficiantDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 131, passage 18
Assessments and attributes
- Assessment sought worthies insufficiently · Mode self-report · Witness Person Id Fu Yi (傅毅)Directly stated · Book of Later Han 89, passage 189
Source notes
- Historicity historicalDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 119, passage 52
References in the histories
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