About Li Quan
Lived 1100 – 1231. Li Quan was a Chinese farmer.
Li Quan (?–1231 AD) was a Chinese general of the Jin dynasty. Li Quan led the red-coat army, a group of nominally Southern Song loyalist bandits-turned-rebels operating in Jin territory during the Mongol invasion. He eventually took command of Shandong and played all three sides against each other, turning against the Song and joining the Mongols. He was subsequently killed during fighting Yangzhou. His wife Yang Miaozhen subsequently took control of his forces, retreated to Shandong, and with the blessings of Mongols transferred control of Shandong and Quan's former forces to their son Tan.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Li Quan?
Chinese Jin Dynasty general (died 1231)
When was Li Quan born?
Li Quan was born in 1100.
When did Li Quan die?
Li Quan died in 1231.
What was Li Quan's occupation?
Li Quan was a farmer.
What nationality was Li Quan?
Li Quan was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Li Quan. https://biography.guide/li-quan/
MLA: "Li Quan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/li-quan/.
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