Liu Xiang, Prince of Qi

Liu Xiang (Chinese刘 襄), posthumous title of Prince of Qi Ai (齐 哀王; † 179 BC), was a prince of the Han Dynasty in China. His parents were Liu Fei, the Prince of Qi, and his wife Si. This Emperor Gaozu of Han was his grandfather.

During the coup against the Lü family Liu Xiang led the army of Qi and also took over soon the troops from the neighboring country Langye. With this force he pulled up in front of the capital Chang'an and laid claim to the imperial throne, being supported by his younger brothers Xingju Liu and Liu Zhang. However, the officials destroyed the Lu family, deposed Emperor Houshao and called Liu Heng to the capital, the Prince of Dai, they soon proclaimed emperor. Liu Xiang acquiesced and returned with his troops back to Qi, where he passed away the following year. After his death, informed the Emperor Qi and gave it to his younger brothers Xingju Liu and Liu Zhang.

• Prince (China)
• Han Dynasty
• Chinese
• Born in the 3rd century BC
• Died 179 BC
• Man