Chinese emperor

Sun Quan (孙权) (182–252), born in Fuchun County, Wu Commandery (present-day Fuyang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang), was a pivotal figure during the Three Kingdoms period, serving as the founding emperor of the Wu state. He was not only a skilled military strategist but also a astute political leader. The groundwork for Sun Quan’s rise to power […]

Xiang Yu (项羽) (232 BCE – 202 BCE), a prominent figure in ancient Chinese history, is widely remembered as a formidable military and political leader during the late years of the Qin Dynasty and the early stages of the Chu-Han Contention. Hailing from the town of Xiang in present-day Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province,

Emperor Yang of Sui, Yang Guang (569-618) (隋炀帝杨广), was the second emperor of the Sui Dynasty, reigning from 604 to 618. Born as the second son to Emperor Wen, Yang Jian, and Empress Dugu Qieluo, Yang Guang exhibited intelligence, a handsome appearance, and exceptional literary talents. In the first year of the Kaihuang era (581),

Liu Bei (刘备) was a prominent warlord, politician, and founder of the Shu Han state in the late Eastern Han Dynasty of China. He is remembered in Chinese history as a heroic leader, who embodied the virtues of righteousness, loyalty, and benevolence. Liu Bei was born in Zhuo County, present-day Zhuozhou, Hebei Province, China, in

Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (唐玄宗) (r. 712-756) was a pivotal figure in Chinese history and the turning point of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Born as Li Longji (李隆基), he was the ninth son of Emperor Ruizong and ascended to the throne in 712 at the age of 27. He was a remarkable ruler who ushered

Emperor Gaozong, also known as Li Zhi (唐高宗李治), was the third emperor of the Tang dynasty in China, ruling from 649 to 683 AD. He ascended to the throne after the death of his father, Emperor Taizong, and continued the legacy of his father’s prosperous reign. Gaozong was known for his wisdom, vision, and ability

Wu Zetian (武则天) (624-705 CE) was a remarkable figure in Chinese history. She is widely known as the only female emperor to have ever ruled China, and she played a significant role in the Tang dynasty’s development. Her story is one of ambition, perseverance, and intelligence, as she climbed the ranks of the imperial court

Zhu Di (朱棣), also known as the Yongle Emperor (永乐大帝), was the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China, ruling from 1402 to 1424. He was born on May 2, 1360, as the fourth son of the first Ming Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, and his wife, Ma Xiuying. Zhu Di is known for his military

Emperor Yellow, also known as Huangdi (黄帝), is a legendary figure in Chinese history who is believed to have lived around 2700 BCE. He is regarded as one of the three ancient sage-kings of China and is considered to be the founder of Chinese civilization. Emperor Yellow is a revered figure in Chinese mythology and

Emperor Wu of Han, also known as Han Wudi (汉武帝), was one of the most prominent and significant emperors of ancient China. He ruled during the Han Dynasty from 141 BC to 87 BC and is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential rulers in Chinese history. Emperor Wu presided over a