Liu Biao

Liu Biao (Chinese: 劉表; pinyin: Liú Biǎo) (pronunciation) (c. 151 – c. September 208), courtesy name Jingsheng, was a Chinese military general, politician, and warlord who lived in the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. He is best known for serving as the governor of Jing Province (covering present-day Hubei and Hunan) from 192 until his death in 208. He was also a member of the extended family of the Han emperors through his ancestor Liu Yu, the fifth son of Emperor Jing. Liu Biao was described as a handsome man and was over eight chi tall (1.86 metres).

Liu Biao
劉表
A Qing dynasty illustration of Liu Biao
Governor of Jing Province (荊州牧)
In office
192 (192)–208 (208)
MonarchEmperor Xian of Han
Succeeded byLiu Cong
General Who Guards the South (鎮南將軍)
In office
192 (192)–208 (208)
MonarchEmperor Xian of Han
Inspector of Jing Province (荊州刺史)
In office
190 (190)–192 (192)
MonarchEmperor Xian of Han
Personal details
Born142
Gaoping County, Shanyang Commandery (near modern day Yutai County, Shandong)
Died208 (aged 66)
Xiangyang
Spouses
Children
Relatives
  • Liu Pan (nephew)
  • Liu Hu (nephew)
OccupationMilitary general, politician, warlord
Courtesy nameJingsheng (景升)
PeerageMarquis of Chengwu
(成武侯)
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