Cao Cao

Chinese warlord and statesman

Cao Cao - Chinese warlord and statesman
Born

None
None years ago

Died

March 15th, 220
1805 years ago — None years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

China

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Served as a significant general and statesman during the late Eastern Han dynasty. Played a crucial role in the power struggles leading to the end of the Han dynasty and the establishment of the Three Kingdoms period. Held the title of Chancellor and was instrumental in the development of the Cao Wei state. His leadership and military strategies established him as a formidable figure during a time of turmoil in China.

Unified northern China under his rule

Wrote the famous poem 'The Short Song'

Authored strategic military treatises

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