Xiahou Ying
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Xiahou Ying (died 172 BC[1]), posthumously known as Marquis Wen of Ruyin, was a Chinese politician who served as Minister Coachman (太僕) during the early Han dynasty. He served under Liu Bang (Emperor Gaozu), the founding emperor of the Han dynasty, and fought on Liu Bang's side during the Chu–Han Contention (206–202 BC) against Liu Bang's rival, Xiang Yu. He is also sometimes referred to as the Duke of Teng in historical records.
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Xiahou Ying | |
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夏侯嬰 | |
Minister Coachman (太僕) | |
In office 206–172 BC | |
Monarchs | Emperor Gaozu of Han / Emperor Hui of Han / Emperor Wen of Han |
Personal details | |
Born | Unknown Pei County, Jiangsu |
Died | 172 BC |
Children | Xiahou Zao |
Occupation | Politician |
Posthumous name | Marquis Wen (文侯) |
Peerage | Marquis of Ruyin (汝陰侯) |
Other names | "Duke of Teng" (滕公) |
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