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Emperor Hui of Han孝惠帝

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A Western Han emperor who repealed the law against possessing books.

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RELATION RECORDS
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Emperor Hui of Han, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

3 figures · 3 records
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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

2 figures · 2 records
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  1. Official history

    Book of Han

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  2. 11 profile notes
    7 relations8 verified quotations
    • Liu Bang→ father-son →Emperor Hui of Han
    • Empress Lü→ mother-son →Emperor Hui of Han
    • Guan Ying→ serve →Emperor Hui of Han
    • Xiao He→ recommend →Emperor Hui of Han
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    1. 见孝惠、鲁元

      father-son · Records of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传

    2. 生孝惠帝

      mother-son · Records of the Grand Historian, 吕太后本纪

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Relationship network

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Emperor Hui of HanEmperor Hui of HanLiu BangLiu BangEmpress LüEmpress LüGuan YingGuan YingXiao HeXiao HeShusun TongShusun TongZhao Wang RuyiZhao Wang Ruyi
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Sources: Records of the Grand Historian, 刘敬叔孙通列传; Book of Han, 楚元王传; Records of the Grand Historian, 吕太后本纪; Book of Han, 樊郦滕灌傅靳周传; Records of the Grand Historian, 季布栾布列传; Book of Han, 郦陆朱刘叔孙传; Records of the Grand Historian, 平准书; Records of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传

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