emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liu Song
430 CE to 464 CE
Emperor Xiaowu of Liu Song (430–464), personal name Liu Jun, courtesy name Xiulong, nickname Daomin, is an emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liu Song.
He is a son of Emperor Wen.
After his older brother Liu Shao assassinates their father in 453 and take the throne, he rises in rebellion and overthrows Liu Shao.
He is generally regarded as a capable, but harsh and sexually immoral emperor.
He curtails the powers of the officials and imperial princes greatly during his reign.
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