People Who Died in 226
Cao Pi
Chinese emperor and poet
Died
June 29th, 226 1798 years ago — None years old
Cao Pi, the first emperor of the Cao Wei dynasty, rose to power following the fall of the Eastern Han dynasty. Crowned emperor in 220 AD, he established the Wei state during the Three Kingdoms period. His reign marked significant political maneuvering and consolidation of power within the region. A patron of the arts, he promoted poetry and is credited with writing the famous poem "Tao Qian’s Invitation to Wine." His tenure was characterized by efforts to stabilize state governance and expand territorial control.
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