About Liu Mei
Lived 962 – 1021 (aged 58–59). Liu Mei was a Chinese military personnel and silversmith.
Liu Mei ( 962 – 1021, courtesy name Shiji), born Gong Mei, was a Song dynasty official and general. Originally a silversmith, he rose to power after his protégé (possibly even wife) Lady Liu, whom he sold in poverty, became an empress. Because Empress Liu had no non-marital relatives, she claimed him as her brother. Liu Mei rose as high as Inspector in Chief of the Metropolitan Cavalry Command, and married a granddaughter of the Wuyue king Qian Chu.
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Who was Liu Mei?
(died 1021)
When was Liu Mei born?
Liu Mei was born in 962 in Taiyuan.
When did Liu Mei die?
Liu Mei died in 1021.
What was Liu Mei's occupation?
Liu Mei was a military personnel and silversmith.
What nationality was Liu Mei?
Liu Mei was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Liu Mei. https://biography.guide/liu-mei/
MLA: "Liu Mei." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/liu-mei/.
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