Liu Wu, Prince of Liang

Liu Wu
A literary party in Prince Xiao's Liang Garden
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLiú Wǔ
Wade–GilesLiu Wu
Prince Xiao of Liang
Chinese
Literal meaningThe Filial King of Liang
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLiáng Xìaowáng
Wade–GilesLiang Hsiao Wang

Liu Wu (刘武) (c.184 - c.May 144BC), posthumously named Prince Xiao of Liang, was a Han prince. He was a son of Emperor Wen and Empress Xiaowen, and a younger brother of Emperor Jing. He played a prominent role in the suppression of the Rebellion of the Seven Princes. He was also responsible for the assassination of the minister Yuan Ang.