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Brother of Emperor Gaozu of Han From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Liu Jiao (Chinese:劉交, died c.April 179 BC[1]) was a younger brother of Emperor Gaozu of Han, founder of Han dynasty, and a famous scholar.
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.[2] After Han Xin lost his title 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 Yuan of Chu, while a clan member Liu Jia was made Prince of Jing.[3][4] In c.April 179 BC, 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.
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