東吳 Eastern Wu ← 222 – 280 → The territories of Eastern Wu (in green), AD 262 Capital Jianye Language(s) Chinese Government Monarchy Emperor  - 222 - 252 Sun Quan  - 252 - 258 Sun Liang  - 258 - 264 Sun Xiu  - 264 - 280 Sun Hao Historical era Three Kingdoms  - Establishment 222  - Sun Quan declares himself emperor 229  - Conquest of Wu by Jin 280 Population  -  est. 2,300,000

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Eastern Wu (Chinese: 東吳; pinyin: Dōng Wú), also known as Sun Wu (Traditional Chinese: 孫吳; pinyin: Sūn Wú) and in English as the Kingdom of Wu, refers to a historical independent state in the Jiangnan (Yangtze Delta) region of China. During its existence, its capital was largely at Jianye (建業, modern Nanjing), but at times was at Wuchang (武昌, in modern Ezhou, Hubei). From 222 to 280, Eastern Wu was one of the Three Kingdoms competing for control of China after the fall of the Han Dynasty. Han Dynasty in 87 BC Capital Changan (202 BC–9 AD) Luoyang (25 AD–190 AD) Language(s) Chinese Religion Taoism, Confucianism Government Monarchy History  - Establishment 206 BC  - Battle of Gaixia; Han rule of China begins 202 BC  - Interruption of Han rule 9 AD - 24 AD  - Abdication to Cao... 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History

During the decline of the Han dynasty, the region of Wu - a region in the south of the Yangtze River surrounding Nanjing - was under the control of the warlord Sun Quan. Sun Quan succeeded his brother Sun Ce as the lord over the Wu region paying nominal allegiance to Emperor Xian of Han (who was, at that point, under the control of Cao Cao). Unlike his competitors, he did not really have the ambition to be Emperor of China. However, after Cao Pi of the Kingdom of Wei and Liu Bei of the Kingdom of Shu each declared themselves to be the Emperor, Sun Quan decided to follow suit in 229, claiming to have founded the Wu Dynasty. Wu (吳) is a region in the Jiang Nan area (the south of Yangtze River), surrounding Suzhou, in Jiangsu province of China. ... The Yangtze River or Chang Jiang (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), or Drichu in Tibetan (Tibetan: འབྲི་ཆུ་; Wylie: bri chu) is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world, after the Nile in Africa, and the Amazon in South America. ...   (Chinese: 南京; Romanizations: NánjÄ«ng (Pinyin), Nan-ching (Wade-Giles), Nanking (Postal map spelling)) is the capital of Chinas Jiangsu Province and a city with a prominent place in Chinese history and culture. ... Sun Quan (孫權 pinyin: SÅ«n Quán) (182 - 252), son of Sun Jian, was the third ruler of the State of Wu and the founder of Kingdom of Wu, during the Three Kingdoms period, in China. ... SÅ«n Cè (175 – 200) was a military general and warlord during the late Eastern Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms era in ancient China. ... Emperor Xian of Han, trad. ... Cáo Cāo (155 – March 15, 220, pronounced Tsau Tsau) was a regional warlord and the second last Chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty who rose to great power during its final years in ancient China. ... Cáo PÄ« (曹丕, 187 - 226), formally Emperor Wen of (Cao) Wei (曹魏文帝), courtesy name Zihuan (子桓), was born in Qiao County, Pei Commandery (modern Bozhou, Anhui). ... The Kingdom of Wei (ch. ... This is a Chinese name; the family name is 劉 (Liu) Liú Bèi (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) (161 – 223), courtesy name Xuándé (玄徳), was a powerful warlord and the founding emperor of the Kingdom of Shu during the Three Kingdoms era in ancient China. ... The Kingdom of Shu (蜀 shǔ) (221 – 263) was one of the Three Kingdoms competing for control of China after the fall of the Han Dynasty. ...

Eastern Wu was finally conquered by the first Jin emperor, Sima Yan, in 280. It was the longest-lived of the three kingdoms. The Jin Dynasty (晉 pinyin: jìn, 265-420), one of the Six Dynasties, followed the Three Kingdoms and preceded the Southern and Northern Dynasties in China. ... Format of naming convention in English is under discussion at Wikipedia talk:Naming conventions (Chinese) and Wikipedia talk:Naming conventions (Chinese)/monarchical titles. ...

Legacy

Under the rule of Eastern Wu, southern China, regarded in early history as a barbaric "jungle" developed into one of the commercial, cultural, and political centers of China. Within five centuries, during the Five Dynasties and Ten States, the development of Southern China had surpassed that of the north. The achievements of Wu marked the beginning of the cultural and political division between Northern and Southern China that would repeatedly appear in Chinese history well into modernity. Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (Traditional Chinese: 五代十國 Simplified Chinese: 五代十国 Hanyu pinyin: Wǔdàishíguó) (907-960) was a period of political upheaval in China, between the Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty. ...

The island of Taiwan may have been first reached by the Chinese during the Three Kingdoms period. Contacts with the native population and the dispatch of officials to an island named "Yizhou" (夷州) by the Eastern Wu navy might have been to Taiwan, but what Yizhou was is open to dispute; some historians believe it was Taiwan, while others believe it was the Ryūkyū Islands. For the political entity commonly known as Taiwan, see Republic of China. ... Location of Ryukyu Islands. ...

Important figures

Jar with modeled figurines from Eastern Wu, 222-280 CE, Shanghai Museum.

• Cheng Pu
• Chen Wu
• Ding Feng
• Dong Xi
• Empress Pan
• Empress Teng
• Empress Quan
• Empress Zhu
• Gan Ning
• Han Dang
• Huang Gai
• Jiang Qin
• Lady Wu
• Ling Cao
• Ling Tong
• Lu Kai
• Lu Kang
• Lu Su
• Lu Xun
• Lü Dai
• Lü Fan
• Lü Meng
• Pan Zhang
• Sun Ce
• Sun Deng
• Sun Hao
• Sun He
• Sun Jian
• Sun Jing
• Sun Jun
• Sun Kuang
• Sun Lang
• Sun Liang
• Sun Lin
• Sun Quan
• Sun Shao
• Sun Xiu
• Sun Yi
• Taishi Ci
• Wu Jing
• Xu Sheng
• Yu Fan
• Zhang Hong
• Zhang Zhao
• Zhou Tai
• Zhou Yu
• Zhuge Jin
• Zhuge Ke
• Zhu Ran
• Zhu Zhi
• Zu Mao

Image File history File links Download high resolution version (967x1387, 166 KB)Kingdom of Wu jar, Shanghai Museum, personal photograph 2005, released in the Public Domain. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (967x1387, 166 KB)Kingdom of Wu jar, Shanghai Museum, personal photograph 2005, released in the Public Domain. ... Shanghai Museum The Shanghai Museum (Chinese:上海博物館) is a museum of ancient Chinese art, situated on the Peoples Square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China. ... Cheng Pu was a veteran warrior skilled at using the serpent spear who served the Sun family for three generations. ... Chen Wu (陳武 or 陈武) was a general of the Kingdom of Wu, during the Three Kingdoms period in ancient China. ... Ding Feng (Chengyuan) 丁奉 (承淵) Comprehensive Officer Biography Place of Birth: Anfeng County, Lu Jiang (Presently He Qui, An Hui Province) Lifespan: AD 190 – 271 (81 Years) Titles: General Who Eliminates the Bandits, Lord of An Feng, Great Minister of War Ding Feng was known as a brave warrior and skilful strategist. ... Dong Xi (董襲) was a courageous Wu kingdom general from Kuaiji who first entered service with Wu under Sun Ce. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Empress Teng (滕皇后, personal name unknown) was an empress of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. ... Empress Quan (全皇后; her personal name might be Huijie (惠解)) was an empress of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. ... Empress Zhu (朱皇后, personal name unknown) (d. ... Gan Ning (甘寧) lived from 175 AD to about 218 AD during the period of Chinese history known as the Three Kingdoms Period. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Huang Gai (黃蓋) was an officer of the Kingdom of Wu in during Chinas Three Kingdoms period. ... Jiang Qin Also known as Gongyi. ... Lady Wu(200-256) was a master swordsman. ... Ling Cao (凌曹), Ling Tongs Father, died from an arrow attack from Gan Ning at the battle of xiakou. ... Ling Tong (凌 çµ±), Born in 189 AD at Yuhang, Wujun (Zhe Jiang Province). ... Lü Kai (呂凱) was a minister in the Three Kingdoms Period that served under Shu. ... Lu Kang (陸抗; 226 – 274) was a son of Lu Xun and the grandson of Sun Ce. ... Lu Su (鲁肃) was an advisor for the kingdom of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period of ancient China, having taken over the position from Zhou Yu. ... Lu Xun (Traditional Chinese: 陸遜; Simplified Chinese: 陆逊; Pinyin: Lù Xùn) (183 – 245), originally named Lu Yi (陸議/陆議), was a general of the Kingdom of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period in ancient China. ... Lu Dai (å‘‚å²±) (161-256) was an officer of Wu. ... Lu Fan was a very successful and highly ranked Chinese general under Sun Quan during the Three Kingdoms era. ... Lü Meng (å‘‚è’™ 178 - 219) was a great general of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. ... // [edit] Origin & Joining Wu Pan Zhang originated from Fagan in Dongjun (Presently Puyang in Henan Province). ... SÅ«n Cè (175 – 200) was a military general and warlord during the late Eastern Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms era in ancient China. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and to make a clear distinction between fact and fiction, this article may require cleanup. ... Sun Hao (å­«çš“) (242-284), courtesy name Yuanzong (元宗), originally named Sun Pengzu (孫彭祖) with the courtesy name Haozong (çš“å®—), was the fourth and final emperor of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. ... Sun He (å­«å’Œ) (223-253), courtesy name Zixiao (子孝), formally Emperor Wen (of Eastern Wu) (文皇帝) was a son and one-time crown prince of Eastern Wus founding emperor Sun Quan during the Three Kingdoms period. ... SÅ«n Jiān (155 – 191) was a military general and minor warlord during the late Eastern Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms era in ancient China. ... Sun Jing was the younger brother of Chinese warlord Sun Jian. ... Sun Jun (å­«å³») (219-256), courtesy name Ziyuan (子遠), was a regent for the emperor Sun Liang of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Sun Lang an officer of the Three Kingdoms Period and fifth son to that of Sun Jian. ... Sun Liang (孫亮) (243-260), courtesy name Ziming (子明), was an emperor of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. ... Sun Lin (孫綝) (231-258), courtesy name Zitong (子通), was a regent during the reigns of emperors Sun Liang and Sun Xiu of Eastern Wu, whose conflicts with Sun Liang eventually led him to depose the emperor in favor of Sun Liangs brother Sun Xiu, but who was subsequently killed by... Sun Quan (孫權 pinyin: SÅ«n Quán) (182 - 252), son of Sun Jian, was the third ruler of the State of Wu and the founder of Kingdom of Wu, during the Three Kingdoms period, in China. ... Very little is actually known about Sun Shao. ... Sun Xiu(235-264), the third emperor of the Kingdom of Wu. ... Sun Yi an officer serving under Wu and the third son of Sun Jian. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Xu Sheng (徐盛) (?-?) was a brave Wu general who participated in several battles for Wu. ... Yu Fan (虞翻) a notable district supervisor of Hu Ji, later coming into the service of Sun Ce. ... Zhang Hong was a Confucianist and brilliant minister who served Sun Ce and Sun Quan, the leaders of the state of Wu. ... Zhang Zhao (張昭) (156 - 236) was a brilliantly minded civil officer who served under the Sun family at the time of the Three Kingdoms in China. ... Zhou Tai (周泰), courtesy name Youping, was a tall, powerful man who served the kingdom of Wu in the Three Kingdoms era of China. ... Zhou Yu (175 - 210) was a famous militarist and strategist of Eastern Wu of the Three Kingdoms period of China. ... ZhÅ«gé Jǐn (諸葛謹) (174 - 241 AD) was a minister of the Kingdom of Wu of China and older brother of the famous Shu strategist Zhuge Liang. ... This article lacks information on the subject matters importance. ... Zhu Ran (182 - 248) was a general in the service of the Sun family, and later of the Kingdom of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period in China. ... Zhu Zhi (156-224) was an officer of the Kingdom of Wu during the Three Kingdoms Period in China. ... Zu Mao is an officer of Sun Jian during the Three Kingdoms Period in China. ...

List of sovereigns

See also

• Shu Han
• Cao Wei
• Three Kingdoms
• Personages of the Three Kingdoms
• Timeline of the Three Kingdoms period
• Romance of the Three Kingdoms
• Records of Three Kingdoms
• Dynasty Warriors