Liu Ziye

Former Deposed Emperor of Liu Song or Emperor Qianfei ((劉)宋前廢帝; 25 February 449 – 1 January 466), personal name Liu Ziye (劉子業), childhood name Fashi (法師), was an emperor of the Chinese Liu Song dynasty. His brief reign as a teenager was known for his violent and impulsive acts, including the slaughter of many high-level officials and his sexually immoral behavior. He was assassinated just a year after becoming emperor.

Liu Ziye
Emperor of Liu Song
Reign12 July 464 – 1 January 466
PredecessorEmperor Xiaowu
SuccessorEmperor Ming
BornLiu Fashi (劉法師)
25 February 449
Died1 January 466(466-01-01) (aged 16)
Jiankang, Liu Song
ConsortsEmpress Xian
Lady Lu
Names
Family name: Liú (劉)
Given name: Zǐyè (子業)
Childhood name: Fǎshī (法師)
Era dates
Yǒngguāng (永光): 465
Jǐnghé (景和): 465
Posthumous name
None, "Qián Fèi" (前廢, lit. "former deposed") traditionally used as alternative
FatherEmperor Xiaowu
MotherEmpress Wenmu
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