For another general of the same name and period (韩信), see Han Xin.
Han Xin (韩信) (? - 196 BC) is a descendant of the Han (state) royal house and general of the Western Han Dynasty. He is known historically as Han Wangxin (韩王信) to not be confused with another general by the same name Han Xin (韩信) and same period. Emperor Gao of Han gave Han Xin the title King of Han after the founding of the Western Han Dynasty. He was suspected of planning a rebellion by Emperor Gao, and defected to Xiongnu to save his life. He was killed in battle against Han Dynasty army in 196 BC.
Han Xin had two sons; Han Ying (韩婴), and Han Tuidang (韩颓当).
Reference
Shiji - Volume 93
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