Liu Wu, Prince of Liang
| Liu Wu | |||||||||
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A literary party in Prince Xiao's Liang Garden | |||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 劉武 | ||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 刘武 | ||||||||
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| Prince Xiao of Liang | |||||||||
| Chinese | 梁孝王 | ||||||||
| Literal meaning | The Filial King of Liang | ||||||||
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Liu Wu (刘武) (c. 184 - c.May 144 BC), 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.