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Cao Pi (pronunciation ⓘ) (c.late 187 – 29 June 226), courtesy name Zihuan, was the first emperor of the state of Cao Wei in the Three Kingdoms period of China.
Apr 30, 2024 · Cao Pi (born ad 187, Bo Xian [now in modern Anhui province], China—died May 226, China) was the founder of the short-lived Wei dynasty (ad 220–265/266) during the Sanguo (Three Kingdoms) period of Chinese history.
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Cao Pi (Ts'ao P'ei) succeeded his father as king of Wei in 220, and formally proclaimed the end of the Han dynasty. He forced Emperor Xian ( 漢獻帝) to abdicate the throne and proclaimed himself emperor of Wei.
Cao Cao died on 15 March 220 and his vassal king title was inherited by his son Cao Pi. Later that year, on 11 December, Cao Pi forced Emperor Xian to abdicate in his favour and took over the throne, establishing the state of Wei.
Cao Pi (onyomi: Sō Hi) is Cao Cao's second son and successor. Like his father, he was a reputed intellectual who calculated his plans thoroughly. However, Cao Pi was unpopular even with his retainers, allegedly due to his foul and taboo behavior.
Jan 3, 2024 · The ascension of Cao Pi to the throne as the Emperor of Cao Wei in 220 CE marked a significant turning point in Chinese history, heralding the official end of the Han Dynasty and the beginning of the Three Kingdoms period.
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Cao Pi (曹丕), styled Zihuan (子桓), born in Qiao County, Pei County (Presently Bozhou city in Anhui Province). “Cao Cao’s second son and successor. Deposed Emperor Xian. First Wei Emperor.” Cao Pi was affiliated with and the Wei Kingdom. A biography profile from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms Encyclopedia.
