Person

Yuan Shao

d. 202 · 2nd century

Yuan Shao was a Chinese warlord of the late Eastern Han dynasty, from a family of high officials. He led the coalition against Dong Zhuo in 190 and became master of northern China, allying with Wuhuan chiefs such as Tadun. His defeat by Cao Cao at the Battle of Guandu in 200 left the north to Cao Cao, and he died in 202.

Yuan Shao
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WuhuanZhongjiaCao Wei

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