Li Ban

For the character in Irish mythology, see Lí Ban.

Emperor of Cheng-Han

Emperor Ai of Cheng
成哀帝

Emperor of Cheng-Han
Reign| August 11[1][2] – December 5, 334
Predecessor| Li Xiong
Successor| Li Qi

Born| 288[3][1]
Died| December 5, 334[1][4]
| Full name

* Family name:

Lǐ (李)

* Given name:

Bān (班)

Era name and dates
Yùhéng (玉衡): 334
Posthumous name
Crown Prince Li (戾太子)
Emperor Ai (哀皇帝)
House| Li
Dynasty| Cheng-Han

Li Ban (李班) (288–334), courtesy name Shiwen (世文), also known by his posthumous name as the Emperor Ai of Cheng (Han) (成(漢)哀帝), was briefly an emperor of the Di-led Cheng-Han dynasty of China.

Li Ban was the founding emperor Li Xiong (Emperor Wu)'s nephew—the son of his older brother Li Dang (李蕩), who died in battle in 303. After Li Dang's death, Li Ban was said to have been raised by Li Xiong and his wife Empress Ren—even though his mother Lady Luo was still alive.

Although Li Xiong himself had more than 10 sons by concubines, Empress Ren was sonless. Li Xiong was resolved to make one of the sons of his brother Li Dang crown prince and his successor. Initially, he considered Li Han (李琀), Li Ban's older brother, but Li Han died in battle against Yang Nandi in 323. In 324, he declared Li Ban the crown prince, reasoning that the empire's foundation was actually built by Li Te and Li Dang, and that it would be proper for him to pass the throne to Li Dang's son. He also valued Li Ban highly for his kindness and studiousness. Li Xiang (李驤) and Wang Da (王達), foreseeing that this action would bring succession issues, objected, but were overruled by Li Xiong.

In 334, Li Xiong grew ill from an infected head wound, which then spread to other wounds that he had suffered over the years over his body. His body was said to be causing such a great stench that his sons avoided him, but Li Ban cared for him day and night. Li Xiong died in summer 334 and was succeeded by Li Ban. However, as Li Xiang had predicted, Li Xiong's sons were unhappy that they had been passed over. Two of them, Li Yue (李越) and his younger brother Li Qi, conspired against Li Ban. Li Ban's younger brother Li Wu (李玝), who had heard rumors of the conspiracy, suggested to Li Ban that he immediately send Li Yue and Li Qi away from the capital, back to their defense posts, but Li Ban did not have the heart to send away Li Xiong's sons before their father was buried. Instead, he sent Li Wu away to try to decrease the friction. In the winter, during one night when Li Ban was on mourning watch before Li Xiong's casket, Li Yue assassinated Li Ban and his older brother Li Du (李都), and made Li Qi emperor, after forging an edict from Empress Dowager Ren accusing Li Ban of crimes.

Li Qi initially gave Li Ban the posthumous name "Crown Prince Li", effectively refusing to recognize Li Ban as an emperor. In 338, when Li Qi was overthrown by Li Shou, Li Shou posthumously honored Li Ban as "Emperor Ai".

## Personal information

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* Father
* Li Dang (李蕩), the second son of Li Te and older brother to Li Xiong (Emperor Wu)
* Mother
* Lady Luo (executed by Li Qi 334)

## References

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1. ^ a b c Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 95.
2. ^ "中央研究院".
3. ^ Book of Jin, vol. 121.
4. ^ "中央研究院".

Emperor Wu of Cheng (Han)

House of Li

Born: 288 Died: 334

Regnal titles
Preceded by

Li Xiong

|  Emperor of Cheng-Han
334  | Succeeded by

Li Qi

Titles in pretence
Preceded by

Li Xiong

| — TITULAR —
Emperor of China
334
Reason for succession failure:
Sixteen Kingdoms | Succeeded by

Li Qi

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Monarchs of the Sixteen Kingdoms

Cheng-Han (304–347)|

* (Li Te)
* (Li Liu)
* Li Xiong
* Li Ban
* Li Qi
* Li Shou
* Li Shi
* (Fan Ben)

Han-Zhao (304–329)|

* Liu Yuan
* (Liu He)
* Liu Cong
* Liu Can
* (Jin Zhun)
* Liu Yao
* (Liu Xi)

Former Liang (318–376)|

* (Zhang Gui)
* Zhang Shi
* Zhang Mao
* Zhang Jun
* Zhang Chonghua
* Zhang Yaoling
* Zhang Zuo
* Zhang Xuanjing
* Zhang Tianxi

Later Zhao (319–351)|

* Shi Le
* Shi Hong
* Shi Hu
* Shi Shi
* Shi Zun
* Shi Jian
* Shi Zhi
* (Liu Xian)

Former Yan (337–370)|

* Murong Huang
* Murong Jun
* Murong Wei

Former Qin (351–394)|

* Fu Jiàn
* Fu Sheng
* Fu Jiān
* Fu Pi
* Fu Deng
* (Dou Chong)
* Fu Chong

Later Yan (384–409)|

* Murong Chui
* Murong Bao
* (Murong Xiang
* Murong Lin
* Lan Han)
* Murong Sheng
* Murong Xi
* Murong Yun

Later Qin (384–417)|

* Yao Chang
* Yao Xing
* Yao Hong

Western Qin (385–431)|

* Qifu Guoren
* Qifu Qiangui
* Qifu Chipan
* Qifu Mumo

Later Liang (386–403)|

* Lü Guang
* (Lü Shao)
* Lü Zuan
* Lü Long

Southern Liang (397–414)|

* Tufa Wugu
* Tufa Lilugu
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Northern Liang (397–460)|

* Duan Ye
* Juqu Mengxun
* Juqu Mujian
* (Juqu Wuhui)
* (Juqu Anzhou)

Southern Yan (398–410)|

* Murong De
* Murong Chao

Western Liang (400–421)|

* Li Gao
* Li Xin
* Li Xun

Xia (407–431)|

* Helian Bobo
* Helian Chang
* Helian Ding

Northern Yan (407–436)|

* Gao Yun
* Feng Ba
* Feng Hong

Chouchi (296–443)|

* Yang Maosou
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* Yang Yi
* Yang Chu
* Yang Guo
* Yang Jun
* Yang Shi
* (Yang Tong)
* Yang Cuan
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* Yang Xuan
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Dai (310–376)|

* Tuoba Yilu
* Tuoba Pugen
* Son of Tuoba Pugen
* Tuoba Yulü
* Tuoba Heru
* Tuoba Hena
* Tuoba Yihuai
* Tuoba Hena (2nd reign)
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* Tuoba Shiyiqian

Ran Wei (350–352)|

* Ran Min
* (Ran Zhi)

Duan Qi (350–356)|

* Duan Kan

Western Yan (384–394)|

* Murong Hong
* Murong Chong
* Duan Sui
* Murong Yi
* Murong Yao
* Murong Zhong
* Murong Yong

Zhai Wei (388–392)|

* Zhai Liao
* Zhai Zhao

Huan Chu (403–404)|

* Huan Xuan

Western Shu (405–413)|

* Qiao Zong

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