Cao Cao
Chinese warlord and statesman (155–220)
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Summary
Cao Cao was born on 155[1] in Buzhou[2]. He died on 220[3] in Luoyang[4]. He worked as a politician[5], poet[6], writer[7], and military leader[8]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,488 views/month, #5,969 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 18, 155[10]
- Date of death: March 15, 220[11]
- Place of burial: Cao Cao Mausoleum[12]
- Father: Cao Song[13]
- Spouse: Lady Ding[14], Empress Dowager Bian[15], Lady Liu[16], Du[17], Yin[18], Huan[19], wife of Zhang Ji[20], Wang Zhaoyi[21], Qin Furén[22]
- Child: Cao Zhang[23], Cao Pi[24], Cao Zhi[25], Cao Xiong[26], Cao Ang[27], Cao Shuo[28], Cao Chong[29], Cao Ju[30], Cao Yu[31], Cao Lin[32], Cao Gun[33], Cao Xuan[34], Cao Jun[35], Cao Gan[36]
- Country of citizenship: Eastern Han[37], Cao Wei[38]
- Field of work: military affairs[39], poetry[40]
- Position held: Chinese king[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Family: House of Cao[43]
- Ancestral home: Luoyang County[44]
- Commons category: Cao Cao[45]
- Military, police or special rank: general[46]
- Cause of death: brain tumor[47]
- Participated in conflict: Yellow Turban Rebellion[48]
Why It Matters
Cao Cao has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 87 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Cao Cao born?
Cao Cao's place of birth was Buzhou[2].
Where did Cao Cao die?
Cao Cao died in Luoyang[4].
Who were Cao Cao's parents?
Cao Cao's father was Cao Song[13].
Who was Cao Cao married to?
Cao Cao's spouses include Lady Ding[14], Empress Dowager Bian[15], Lady Liu[16], and Du[17].
What did Cao Cao do for work?
Cao Cao worked as a politician[5], poet[6], writer[7], and military leader[8].