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People who actually lived in history.

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Cao Fang

232 – 274 · historical figure

Cao Fang (232 – 274), Cao Wei emperor from 239 to 254.

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Hua Tuo

– 208 · historical figure

Hua Tuo (? – 208), Chinese physician (c. 140–208).

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Wang Wei

699 – 759 · historical figure

Wang Wei (699 – 759), Chinese poet, musician, painter, and statesman.

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Gu Yong

168 – 243 · historical figure

Gu Yong (168 – 243), State of Eastern Wu Minister and Chancellor (168-243).

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Emperor Renzong of Song

1010 – 1063 · historical figure

Emperor Renzong of Song (1010 – 1063), Chinese emperor from 1022 to 1063.

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Cao Pi

187 – 226 · historical figure

Cao Pi (187 – 226), Cao Wei Emperror (187-226).

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Wang Bo

650 – 676 · historical figure

Wang Bo (650 – 676), Tang Dynasty poet.

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Su Song

1020 – 1101 · historical figure

Su Song (1020 – 1101), Chinese polymath and statesman (1020–1101).

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Guo Si

146 – 197 · historical figure

Guo Si (146 – 197), Chinese military general (died 197).

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Xun Yu

163 – 212 · historical figure

Xun Yu (163 – 212), Han dynasty military official and statesman (163–212).

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Qu Yuan

342 BC – 277 BC · historical figure

Qu Yuan (342 BC – 277 BC), Chinese poet and politician (c.340–278 BC).

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Li Jue

– 197 · historical figure

Li Jue (? – 197), Chinese military general (died 198).

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Bai Juyi

772 – 846 · historical figure

Bai Juyi (772 – 846), Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty (772-846).

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Emperor Huizong of Song

1082 – 1135 · historical figure

Emperor Huizong of Song (1082 – 1135), emperor of the Song Dynasty (1082-1135).

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Fang La

– 1121 · historical figure

Fang La (? – 1121), Chinese rebel leader.

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Sun Quan

182 – 252 · historical figure

Sun Quan (182 – 252), Emperor of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period.

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Fei Yi

– 253 · historical figure

Fei Yi (? – 253), Shu Han state regent and general (died 253).

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Cao Hong

169 – 232 · historical figure

Cao Hong (169 – 232), Chinese military general (died 232).

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Xiahou Shang

185 – 226 · historical figure

Xiahou Shang (185 – 226), State of Cao Wei general (died 226).

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Jia Yi

199 BC – 167 BC · historical figure

Jia Yi (199 BC – 167 BC), Chinese poet.

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Xiahou Ba

187 – 262 · historical figure

Xiahou Ba (187 – 262), 3rd century Chinese Cao Wei state general.

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Xu Zhonglin

– 1560 · historical figure

Xu Zhonglin (? – 1560), Chinese writer.

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Wu

464 – 549 · historical figure

Wu (464 – 549), Founding Liang emperor from 502 to 549.

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Cai Yan

177 – 249 · historical figure

Cai Yan (177 – 249), 3rd century Chinese poet and musician.

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Lu Kang

226 – 274 · historical figure

Lu Kang (226 – 274), State of Eastern Wu general (226-274).

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Fang Xuanling

578 – 648 · historical figure

Fang Xuanling (578 – 648), Chinese statesman and writer (579-648).

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Empress Wu (Zhaolie)

– 245 · historical figure

Empress Wu (Zhaolie) (? – 245), Empress Dowager of Shu Han (died 245).

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Fa Zheng

175 – 220 · historical figure

Fa Zheng (175 – 220), Adviser to warlord Liu Bei (176-220).

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Ma Liang

187 – 222 · historical figure

Ma Liang (187 – 222), Chinese official (187–222).

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Emperor Wu of Jin

236 – 290 · historical figure

Emperor Wu of Jin (236 – 290), Emperor of the Jin Dynasty from 266 to 290.

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Han Fei

279 BC – 232 BC · historical figure

Han Fei (279 BC – 232 BC), Chinese Legalist, 280–233 BCE.

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Guo Huai

187 – 255 · historical figure

Guo Huai (187 – 255), Chinese Cao Wei state general (died 255).

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Empress Mao

– 237 · historical figure

Empress Mao (? – 237), Empress of Cao Wei (died 237).

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Ding Feng

190 – 271 · historical figure

Ding Feng (190 – 271), Eastern Wu state general and official (died 271).

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Guanqiu Jian

– 255 · historical figure

Guanqiu Jian (? – 255), Cao Wei general and politician (died 255).

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Wang Yun

137 – 192 · historical figure

Wang Yun (137 – 192), Han dynasty politician and official (137–192).

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Guo Shoujing

1231 – 1314 · historical figure

Guo Shoujing (1231 – 1314), Chinese astronomer and mathematician (1231–1316).

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Huang Yueying

– 234 · historical figure

Huang Yueying (? – 234), Zhuge Liang's wife.

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Zheng He

1371 – 1433 · historical figure

Zheng He (1371 – 1433), Chinese mariner, explorer, and diplomat.

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Mozi

469 BC – 390 BC · historical figure

Mozi (469 BC – 390 BC), 5th-century BC Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism.

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Gongsun Yuan

– 238 · historical figure

Gongsun Yuan (? – 238), Chinese warlord and Cao Wei vassal and King of Yan (died 238).

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Ma Dai

183 · historical figure

Ma Dai (183 – ?), 3rd century State of Shu Han general.

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Liu Tao

– 185 · historical figure

Liu Tao (? – 185), a figure in Chinese history.

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Emperor Ling of Han

156 – 189 · historical figure

Emperor Ling of Han (156 – 189), Emperor of the Han dynasty from 168 to 189.

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Emperor Huan of Han

132 – 168 · historical figure

Emperor Huan of Han (132 – 168), Chinese Han Dynasty emperor from 146 to 168.

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Prince of Hongnong

176 – 190 · historical figure

Prince of Hongnong (176 – 190), Emperor of the Han dynasty in 189.

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Liu Bei

161 – 223 · historical figure

Liu Bei (161 – 223), Chinese warlord and founding Emperor of Shu Han (161–223).

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Emperor Xian of Han

181 – 234 · historical figure

Emperor Xian of Han (181 – 234), Emperor of the Han dynasty from 189 to 220.

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Cai Lun

50 – 121 · historical figure

Cai Lun (50 – 121), Chinese official credited with inventing paper (died 121).

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Wu Cheng'en

1500 – 1582 · historical figure

Wu Cheng'en (1500 – 1582), Chinese writer.

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