Xiahou Ying

Xiahou Ying
夏侯嬰
Minister Coachman (太僕)
In office
206–172 BC
MonarchsEmperor Gaozu of Han /
Emperor Hui of Han /
Emperor Wen of Han
Personal details
BornUnknown
Pei County, Jiangsu
Died172 BC
ChildrenXiahou Zao
OccupationPolitician
Posthumous nameMarquis Wen (文侯)
PeerageMarquis of Ruyin
(汝陰侯)
Other names"Duke of Teng" (滕公)

Xiahou Ying (died 172 BC[1]), posthumously known as Marquis Wen of Ruyin, was a Chinese politician who served as Minister Coachman (太僕) during the early Han dynasty. He served under Liu Bang (Emperor Gaozu), the founding emperor of the Han dynasty, and fought on Liu Bang's side during the Chu–Han Contention (206–202 BC) against Liu Bang's rival, Xiang Yu. He is also sometimes referred to as the Duke of Teng in historical records.

  1. ^ 8th year of the Qian'yuan period of Emperor Wen's reign. The year corresponds to 29 Oct 173 BCE to 16 Nov 172 BCE in the prophetic Julian calendar.

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