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Yu Huan

3rd century historian of the state of Cao Wei

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About Yu Huan

Yu Huan was a historian.

Yu Huan ( third century) was a Chinese historian and travel writer of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.

Life Yu Huan was from Jingzhao Commandery, which is around present-day Xi'an, Shaanxi. He is best known for writing the Weilüe and Dianlüe, privately composed histories which according to the Book of Sui, comprise 33 and 89 fascicles respectively. The Old Book of Tang listed 38 volumes of the Weilüe and 50 volumes of the Dianlüe, while the New Book of Tang 58 listed the Weilüe as containing 50 volumes.

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Important facts

Born
Xi'an
Occupation
Nationality
Cao Wei

Frequently asked questions

Who was Yu Huan?

3rd century historian of the state of Cao Wei

When was Yu Huan born?

Yu Huan was born in Xi'an.

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Yu Huan was a historian.

What nationality was Yu Huan?

Yu Huan's recorded nationality: Cao Wei.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yu Huan

· Wikidata: Q8059926

· DBpedia: Yu Huan

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