Liu Jiao

Liu Jiao (; died April 179 BC ), courtesy name You (游), posthumous name Prince Yuan of Chu (楚元王), was a younger full brother of Emperor Gaozu of Han, the founder of the Han dynasty, and a famous scholar. Emperors of the Liu Song dynasty claimed descent from Liu Jiao.

Biography In early life, he studied at the Qin capital Xianyang as a scholar, and left after the Burning of books and burying of scholars event. After Han Xin was demoted from Prince of Chu to Marquis of Huaiyin in 201 BC, Emperor Gaozu divided the existing Chu territory into Chu and Jing. Among the four brothers of Emperor Gaozu, Jiao was most trusted; he was made Prince of Chu, while a clan member Liu Jia was made Prince of Jing. In April 179 BC, during the reign of his nephew Emperor Wen of Han, Jiao died and his second son, Liu Yingke inherited the title of Prince of Chu. Jiao's grandson, Liu Wu was one of the rebel princes in the Rebellion of the Seven States.

Family Parents Liu Taigong Lady Liu (Liu Ao) Siblings Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu of Han Empress Zhao'ai Descendant Liu Yu, Emperor Wu of Liu Song Liu Laozhi, Eastern Jin general