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People who actually lived in history.

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Cao Rui

205 – 239 · historical figure

Cao Rui (205 – 239), Chinese Cao Wei emperor from 226 to 239.

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Li Hongzhang

15 February 1823 – 7 November 1901 · historical figure

Li Hongzhang (15 February 1823 – 7 November 1901), Chinese politician, general and diplomat; governor of Zhili of the late Qing dynasty; Trade Minister of the Beiyang Government (1823–1901).

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Ferdinand Verbiest

9 October 1623 – 28 January 1688 · historical figure

Ferdinand Verbiest (9 October 1623 – 28 January 1688), Flemish Jesuit missionary in Qing dynasty China (1623–1688).

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Cheng Yaojin

589 – 665 · historical figure

Cheng Yaojin (589 – 665), Chinese general, politician (589–665).

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Zhong Kang

historical figure

Zhong Kang, fourth king of Xia Dynasty, Si Qi's son, Tai Kang's younger brother.

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Tai Kang

historical figure

Tai Kang, Chinese king of Xia Dynasty.

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King Zhao of Zhou

1026 BC – 956 BC · historical figure

King Zhao of Zhou (1026 BC – 956 BC), King of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty.

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Guan Xing

193 – 234 · historical figure

Guan Xing (193 – 234), 3rd century Chinese Shu Han state official.

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Sun Tzu

543 BC – 469 BC · historical figure

Sun Tzu (543 BC – 469 BC), 6th century BCE Chinese general and military strategist.

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Huan Jia

– 253 · historical figure

Huan Jia (? – 253), Cao Wei politician.

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Wei Huang

– 218 · historical figure

Wei Huang (? – 218), a figure in Chinese history.

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Su Shi

1037 – 1101 · historical figure

Su Shi (1037 – 1101), Chinese writer and politician (1037–1101).

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Zhao Hong

– 184 · historical figure

Zhao Hong (? – 184), Han dynasty rebel.

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Wang Ze

historical figure

Wang Ze, Han dynasty official.

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Du Fu

712 – 770 · historical figure

Du Fu (712 – 770), Tang dynasty Chinese poet (712–770).

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Chen Jiu

– 208 · historical figure

Chen Jiu (? – 208), a figure in Chinese history.

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Wang Zifu

– 200 · historical figure

Wang Zifu (? – 200), Eastern Han official.

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Huang Shao

– 195 · historical figure

Huang Shao (? – 195), a figure in Chinese history.

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Bao Zheng

999 – 1062 · historical figure

Bao Zheng (999 – 1062), magistrate, judge, politician, mayor of Kaifeng, Northern Song dynasty (999-1062).

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Bei Yan

– 238 · historical figure

Bei Yan (? – 238), Military general.

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Yue Jiu

– 197 · historical figure

Yue Jiu (? – 197), a figure in Chinese history.

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Yuan Shao

154 – 202 · historical figure

Yuan Shao (154 – 202), Han Dynasty warlord (154-202).

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Dong Heng

– 219 · historical figure

Dong Heng (? – 219), a figure in Chinese history.

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Li Zicheng

22 September 1606 – 1645 · historical figure

Li Zicheng (22 September 1606 – 1645), Chinese rebel leader in the late Ming-early Qing period (1606–1645).

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Jia Fan

– 238 · historical figure

Jia Fan (? – 238), Chinese general.

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Sun Jian

155 – 192 · historical figure

Sun Jian (155 – 192), late Han dynasty general and warlord (155-191).

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Dong Huang

– 192 · historical figure

Dong Huang (? – 192), Han dynasty politician.

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Yuan Yin

– 199 · historical figure

Yuan Yin (? – 199), Chinese minister.

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Zhao Guang

– 263 · historical figure

Zhao Guang (? – 263), a figure in Chinese history.

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Zong Yu

188 – 264 · historical figure

Zong Yu (188 – 264), Chinese general and diplomat (died 264).

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Yang Chou was an officer of Zhang Yang at the end of the Eastern Han. In 198, when Zhang Yang meant to rescue Lü Bu from Cao Cao, Yang Chou killed Zhang Yang and tried to take the troops over to Cao Cao. Sui Gu, another of Zhang Yang's men, killed him first. This entry records his life as 159 to 198. The article gives only the death year.

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Ren Kui

– 218 · historical figure

Ren Kui (? – 218), Han dynasty general (died 218).

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Qin Mi

– 226 · historical figure

Qin Mi (? – 226), Shu Han politician (died 226).

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Geng Wu

– 191 · historical figure

Geng Wu (died 191), courtesy name Wenwei, was a chief clerk under Han Fu at the end of the Eastern Han. He opposed ceding Jizhou to Yuan Shao and was killed when Yuan Shao arrived.

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Bao Xin

152 – 192 · historical figure

Bao Xin (152 – 192), Han dynasty general and warlord (152–192).

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Che Zhou

– 199 · historical figure

Che Zhou (? – 199), a figure in Chinese history.

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Cheng Lian

– 198 · historical figure

Cheng Lian (? – 198), a figure in Chinese history.

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Ouyang Xiu

1007 – 1072 · historical figure

Ouyang Xiu (1007 – 1072), Chinese poet, historian and statesman (1007–1072).

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Han Juzi

– 200 · historical figure

Han Juzi (? – 200), Chinese general.

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Zhang Nan

– 222 · historical figure

Zhang Nan (? – 222), State of Shu Han military officer (died 222).

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Xue Ying

– 282 · historical figure

Xue Ying (? – 282), Chinese historian, poet and official (died 282).

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Zhu Youxiao

23 December 1605 – 30 September 1627 · historical figure

Zhu Youxiao (23 December 1605–30 September 1627) was the fifteenth emperor of the Ming dynasty. His temple name was Xizong and his era name was Tianqi.

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