Liu Mei

Liu Mei (c. 962 – c. 1021, courtesy name Shiji), born Gong Mei, was a Song dynasty official and general. Originally a silversmith, he rose to power after his protégé (possibly even wife) Lady Liu, whom he sold in poverty, became an empress. Because Empress Liu had no non-marital relatives, she claimed him as her brother. Liu Mei rose as high as Inspector in Chief of the Metropolitan Cavalry Command, and married a granddaughter of the Wuyue king Qian Chu.

For the rower, see Liu Mei Ling.
Liu Mei
Traditional Chinese劉美
Simplified Chinese刘美
Gong Mei
Traditional Chinese龔美
Simplified Chinese龚美
Liu Shiji
Traditional Chinese劉世濟
Simplified Chinese刘世济
In this Chinese name, the family name is Liu (originally Gong).

References
  • Toqto'a; et al. (1345). Song Shi [Song History] (in Chinese).
  • Chaffee, John (2001). "The Rise and Regency of Empress Liu (969–1033)". Journal of Song-Yuan Studies (31): 1–25.


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