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Emperors of the Three Kingdoms Period

Order
Name
Notes
Reign Time (years)
Kingdom of Wei (220-265)
1 Wei Wendi
(Cao Pi)
The second son of the Chinese politician and poet Cao Cao; he is considered the founder of the Kingdom of Wei 220 - 226
2  Wei Mingdi
(Cao Rui)
Son of Cao Pi; during his reign, the Shu and Wu become more entrenched. Before he died, he entrusted his son Cao Fang to the regency of Cao Shuang and Sima Yi - ultimately a fatal mistake for his empire. 226 - 239
3 Wei Qiwang (Cao Fang) Adopted son of Cao Rui, he was rumored to be the son of Cao Kai who was a grandson of Cao Cao. Although, he reigned longer than any other emperor in Wei's history, he did not have any real imperial authority. He was eventually deposed by Sima Yi. 239 - 254
4 Gaoguixiang Gong
(Cao Mao)
A grandson of Cao Pi, his reign was under the domination of the Simas. He attempted a coup against Sima Zhao, but was killed by Sima's troop. 254 - 260
5 Wei Yuandi (Cao Huan) A grandson of Cao Cao, and the last emperor of Wei who was still a figurehead of the Simas. During his reign, the Shu was defeated by the Wei. He was forced to abdicate by Sima Yan, and was given the title of "Prince of Chenliu" which he retained for the rest of his life. 260 - 265
Kingdom of Shu (221-263)
1 Zhao Liedi (Liu Bei) A descendant of the Western Han (206 BC - 24 AD) imperial family and born into the commoner class. With military counselor Zhuge Liang's assistance, he founded Kingdom of Shu and became the first emperor of the Shu. 221 - 223
2 Hou Zhu
(Liu Chan)
The second and last emperor of the Kingdom of Shu. During his reign, he surrendered to the Kingdom of Wei in 263. 223 - 263
Kingdom of Wu (222-280)
1  Dadi
(Sun Quan)
Son of Sun Jian and founder of the Kingdom of Wu, Sun Quan had the longest reign among the emperors of Kingdom of Wu 222 - 252
2 Kuai ji wang
(Sun Liang)
Sun Quan's youngest son and heir, he was known as the Prince of Kuaiji , a title given to him after he was removed by the regent Sun Lin 252 - 258
3    Jingdi
(Sun Xiu)
Another son of Sun Quan and brother of Sun Liang, Sun Xu was known for being tolerant of differing opinions and for being studious 258 - 264
4 Wen Cheng Hou
(Sun Hao)
The eldest son of Sun He and a crown prince of the first emperor Sun Quan. During his reign, he surrendered to the Jin Court. 264 - 280



Last updated: May 6, 2008



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