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Sun Quan

182–252 · 3rd century · Also known as Emperor Da of Wu

Sun Quan was the founder of the state of Eastern Wu in southern China during the Three Kingdoms period. Allied with Liu Bei, he defeated Cao Cao at the Battle of Red Cliffs in 208, then turned on Shu Han, taking Jing province in 219 and defeating Liu Bei at Xiaoting in 222. He proclaimed himself emperor in 229 with his capital at Jianye.

Sun Quan
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Shu HanEastern Wu

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