Emperor Wu of Song, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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founding emperor of the Liu Song Dynasty
Date of Birth: 16-Apr-0363
Place of Birth: Jingkou District, Jiangsu, China
Date of Death: 26-Jun-0422
Profession: politician
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Emperor Wu of Song
- Emperor Wu of (Liu) Song ((?)???; 363–422), personal name Liu Yu (??), courtesy name Dexing (??), nickname Jinu (??), was a statesman and strategist of ancient China, and the founding emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liu Song.
- He came from a humble background, but became prominent after leading a rebellion in 404 to overthrow Huan Xuan, who had usurped the Jin throne in 403.
- After that point, using a mixture of political and military skills, Liu Yu gradually concentrated power in his own hands while expanding Jin's territory.
- In 420, he forced Emperor Gong of Jin to yield the throne to him, thus ending Jin and establishing Song.
- He ruled only briefly, for two years, before dying and passing the throne to his son, Emperor Shao of Liu Song.
- The History of the Southern Dynasties described Liu Yu as seven chi and six cun tall (approximately 186.2cm).
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