Qin and Han · Emperor and Ruler

Emperor Xuan 宣

Xuān

Attested BC 74 - BC 49

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Emperor Xuan was an emperor and Ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

BC 74 to BC 49 西漢宣帝之世
Directly stated · Book of Han 12, passage 135

References in the histories

Book of Han, Chapter 12Volume 11: Annals of Emperor Ai · 1 passage

睹孝成世祿去王室，權柄外移，是故臨朝婁誅大臣，欲彊主威，以則武、宣。 Witnessing how in Emperor Cheng's era, hereditary stipends left the imperial family and power shifted to outsiders, he frequently executed ministers upon ascending the throne, seeking to strengthen imperial authority and emulate Emperors Wu and Xuan.