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Xu Xianzhi

Liu Song regent

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Xu Xianzhi (徐羨之), courtesy name Zongwen (宗文), was a high-level official of the Chinese Liu Song dynasty, who, along with his colleagues Fu Liang and Xie Hui, deposed Emperor Shao after the death of Emperor Wu due to their belief that Emperor Shao was not fit to be emperor. When Emperor Shao's brother Emperor Wen subsequently wanted to kill him, he committed suicide.

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When was Xu Xianzhi born?
Xu Xianzhi was born on 364.
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  1. Wikipedia (English): Xu Xianzhi · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3276219 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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