Cao Cao

Chinese warlord and statesman (155–220)
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Cao Cao
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Cao Cao

Summary

Cao Cao is a human[1]. Born in Buzhou[2], he… he was born on 155[3]. He passed away in Luoyang[4]. He died on 220[5]. He worked as a politician[6], poet[7], writer[8], and military leader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,985 views/month, #5,969 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Buzhou[2], Cao Cao…
  • Cao Cao passed away in Luoyang[4].
  • Cao Cao was born on 155[3].
  • Cao Cao was born on March 18, 155[11].
  • Cao Cao died on 220[5].
  • Cao Cao died on March 15, 220[12].
  • Cao Cao is buried at Cao Cao Mausoleum[13].
  • Cao Cao's father was Cao Song[14].
  • Among Cao Cao's spouses was Lady Ding[15].
  • Cao Cao was married to Empress Dowager Bian[16].
  • Cao Cao was married to Lady Liu[17].
  • Among Cao Cao's spouses was Du[18].
  • Cao Cao was married to Yin[19].
  • Cao Cao was married to Huan[20].
  • A child of Cao Cao was Cao Zhang[21].
  • A child of Cao Cao was Cao Pi[22].
  • A child of Cao Cao was Cao Zhi[23].
  • A child of Cao Cao was Cao Xiong[24].
  • A child of Cao Cao was Cao Ang[25].
  • A child of Cao Cao was Cao Shuo[26].
  • Cao Cao held citizenship in Eastern Han[27].
  • Cao Cao held citizenship in Cao Wei[28].
  • Cao Cao's professions included politician[6].
  • Cao Cao's professions included poet[7].
  • Cao Cao's professions included writer[8].

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Origins and Family

Cao Cao's place of birth was Buzhou[2]. Recorded date of birth include 155[3] and March 18, 155[11]. His father was Cao Song[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], poet[7], writer[8], and military leader[9]. Fields of work include military affairs[29] and poetry[30]. Cao Cao held the position of Chinese king[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lady Ding[15], b. 0150[32]; Empress Dowager Bian[16], a prostitute[33], 0159–0230[34], of China[35]; Lady Liu[17]; Du[18]; Yin[19]; and Huan[20], b. 0150[36]. Children include Cao Zhang[21], a military personnel[37], 0190–0223[38], of Cao Wei[39]; Cao Pi[22], a poet[40], 0187–0226[41], of Cao Wei[42]; Cao Zhi[23], a poet[43], 0192–0232[44], of Cao Wei[45]; Cao Xiong[24], 0195–0220[46], of Eastern Han[47]; Cao Ang[25], a military personnel[48], 0177–0197[49], of Eastern Han[50]; and Cao Shuo[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 220[5] and March 15, 220[12]. Cao Cao passed away in Luoyang[4]. The cause of death was brain tumor[51]. He is buried at Cao Cao Mausoleum[13].

Why It Matters

Cao Cao ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,985 views/month, #5,969 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Cao Cao born?

Born in Buzhou[2], Cao Cao…

Where did Cao Cao die?

Cao Cao died in Luoyang[4].

Who were Cao Cao's parents?

Cao Cao's father was Cao Song[14].

Who was Cao Cao married to?

Cao Cao's spouses include Lady Ding[15], Empress Dowager Bian[16], Lady Liu[17], and Du[18].

What did Cao Cao do for work?

Cao Cao worked as politician[6], poet[7], writer[8], and military leader[9].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
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  5. [16] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
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  10. [27] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  11. [28] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  12. [31] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [29] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [30] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . wikidata.org.
  26. [51] . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [12] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial Cao Cao Mausoleum
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