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Cao Yan

d. 223

Prince of Guangping and son of Cao Pi (died 223)

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About Cao Yan

Cao Yan (died 223) was a prince in the state of Cao Wei in the Three Kingdoms period of China. He was a son of Cao Pi, the first emperor of Wei. His mother, Consort Song (宋姬), was a concubine of Cao Pi. He was enfeoffed as the Prince of Guangping (廣平王) in 222. After his death in the following year, his princedom was abolished because he had no son to inherit it.

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Important facts

Died
223

Family & relationships

Parent
Cao Pi

Frequently asked questions

Who was Cao Yan?

Prince of Guangping and son of Cao Pi (died 223)

When did Cao Yan die?

Cao Yan died in 223.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cao Yan

· Wikidata: Q11090946

· DBpedia: Cao Yan

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