Gaozu () is an imperial temple name typically used for Chinese emperors who founded a particular dynasty. It may refer to: Emperors generally referred to as Gaozu Emperor Gaozu of Han (256 BC or 247 BC – 195 BC) Emperor Gaozu of Tang (566–635) Emperors whose temple name was Gaozu Cao Pi (187–226) of Cao Wei, the temple name was eventually changed to Shizu Liu Yuan (Han Zhao) (251–310), the temple name was eventually changed to Taizu Shi Le (274–333) of Later Zhao Fu Jian (317–355) of Former Qin Qifu Gangui (died in 412) of Western Qin Yao Xing (366–416) of Later Qin Liu Yu (Emperor Wu of Liu Song) (363–422) Yuan Hong (Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei) (467–499) Emperor Wu of Liang (464–549) Emperor Wu of Chen (503–559) Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou (543–578) Yang Jian (Emperor Wen of Sui) (541–604) of the Sui dynasty Wang Jian (Former Shu) (847–918) of Former Shu Yang Longyan (897–920) of Wu (Ten Kingdoms) Meng Zhixiang (874–934) of Later Shu Liu Yan (emperor) (889–942) of Southern Han Shi Jingtang (892–942) of the Later Jin (Five Dynasties) Liu Zhiyuan (895–948) of the Later Han (Five Dynasties) Chen Youliang (1320–1363) of Great Han Others It may also refer to those who never officially declared themselves as emperors, but were posthumously given the title by their imperial descendants: Sima Yi (179–251) Zhang Shi (Former Liang) (died in 320), Emperor Gaozu of Former Liang (320–376) Murong Hui (269–333), Emperor Gaozu of Former Yan (337–370) Gao Huan (496–547), Emperor Taizu of Northern Qi (550–577) See also Kao Tsu (disambiguation) Taizu (disambiguation) (similar meaning; some emperors have been called both) Taizong (disambiguation) Shizu (disambiguation) Ancient Chinese institutions Temple name disambiguation pages