Emperor Wen of Han

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Byzantine_Emperor
gptkbp:birthYear 202 BC
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Mausoleum_of_Emperor_Wen_of_Han
gptkbp:culturalImpact influenced_Chinese_governance
gptkbp:deathYear 157 BC
gptkbp:dynasty Han Dynasty
gptkbp:era Jian'an
gptkbp:father gptkb:Emperor_Jing_of_Han
gptkbp:hasArtStyle Xuan
gptkbp:historicalSignificance encouraged agricultural development
fostered trade relations
promoted education and scholarship
known for his diplomatic marriages
considered a benevolent ruler
strengthened the central government
promoted the arts and culture
promoted the use of standardized weights and measures
known for his diplomatic relations with neighboring states
advocated for peace and stability
contributed to the prosperity of the Han Dynasty
encouraged the development of infrastructure
established a merit-based bureaucracy
established a system of local governance
established the foundation for future emperors
fostered loyalty among subjects
implemented policies for social welfare
increased the power of the emperor
influenced later dynasties' policies
known for his efforts in cultural exchange
known for his efforts in disaster relief
known for his efforts in public works projects
known for his humility and simplicity
promoted the use of the civil service examination
reduced the severity of punishments
encouraged_the_study_of_Confucian_texts
influenced_the_concept_of_the_'Mandate_of_Heaven'
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Emperor Wen of Han
gptkbp:knownFor reducing taxes
establishing a stable government
promoting_Confucianism
expanding_the_Silk_Road
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Empress_Dowager_Dou
gptkbp:posthumousRecognition Wen
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Emperor_Gao_of_Han
gptkbp:reform military reforms
legal reforms
administrative reforms
land distribution reforms
gptkbp:reign 180 BC to 157 BC
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Empress_Dou
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Emperor_Jing_of_Han