Liu the Second (劉二)

Overview

Liu the Second was a rebel.

PeriodSong, Liao, and Jin

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1218 興定二年
Directly stated · History of Jin 85, passage 63

Events and relationships

Claimed to be Liu the Second
AD 1218 興定二年 · Political · Impostor
Directly stated · History of Jin 85, passage 63

References in the histories

History of Jin, Chapter 85Volume 85 Biographies 23: Sons of Shizong: Yong Zhong, Yong Dao, Yong Gong Son: Shu (Former Name Shousun), Yong De, Yong Cheng, Yong Sheng · 1 passage

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有劉二者出而當之，遣歐榮輩結構逆黨，市兵仗，大署旌旗，謀慄立。 A man calling himself Liu the Second stepped forward to play the part; he sent Ou Rong and others to knit together a rebel band, bought arms, unfurled great banners, and plotted to seize the throne.