Three Kingdoms and Six Dynasties · Ruler of Shu

Liu Bei 刘备

Attested AD 221

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Chapters
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Histories
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Overview

The translated histories identify Liu Bei as a ruler and warlord. This record brings together 1 passage from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Liu Bei 刘备 Liu Bei
Personal name Liu Bei 劉備 Liu Bei

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Ruler
  • Warlord

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 後劉備稱天子於蜀 · Western Year: AD 221

Career and standing

  • Title: Son of Heaven / 天子 · Action: declared himself · Place: Shu / 蜀 · Date Context: Source Date: Text: 後劉備稱天子於蜀 · Western Year: AD 221

References in the histories

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Book of Later Han, Chapter 93Volume 82b: Biographies of Alchemists 2 · 1 passage