Liu Biao
Liu Biao (Chinese: 劉表; pinyin: Liú Biǎo) () (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).
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劉表 | |
A Qing dynasty illustration of Liu Biao | |
Governor of Jing Province (荊州牧) | |
In office 192 –208 | |
Monarch | Emperor Xian of Han |
Succeeded by | Liu Cong |
General Who Guards the South (鎮南將軍) | |
In office 192 –208 | |
Monarch | Emperor Xian of Han |
Inspector of Jing Province (荊州刺史) | |
In office 190 –192 | |
Monarch | Emperor Xian of Han |
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Born | 142 Gaoping County, Shanyang Commandery (near modern day Yutai County, Shandong) |
Died | 208 (aged 66) Xiangyang |
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Occupation | Military general, politician, warlord |
Courtesy name | Jingsheng (景升) |
Peerage | Marquis of Chengwu (成武侯) |
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