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Zhang Fei

d. 221 · 3rd century

Zhang Fei was a general of the late Han and Three Kingdoms period of China, a companion of Liu Bei from the start of his career together with Guan Yu. Famed for his courage and fierce temper, he held the bridge at Changban in 208 to cover Liu Bei's retreat. He was murdered by his own officers in 221 as Shu prepared to attack Wu.

Zhang Fei
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Shu Han

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