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Lu Bu

Late Eastern Han general called the Flying General who killed Dong Zhuo, seized Xuzhou and was put to death by Cao Cao in 199

Also known as Zi Fengxian · Marquis Wen · Feijiang

Lü Bu, courtesy name Fengxian, from Jiuyuan in Wuyuan commandery, was a general at the end of the Eastern Han, a strong horseman and archer called the Flying General, and Marquis of Wen. He served Ding Yuan and then Dong Zhuo, and killed Dong Zhuo after Wang Yun won him over. He then moved between Yuan Shu, Zhang Yang, Yuan Shao and others, seized Xuzhou while Liu Bei was fighting Yuan Shu, and contended with Cao Cao and Liu Bei. Besieged by Cao Cao at Xiapi early in 199, he surrendered at the White Gate Tower and was put to death.

Life and times

Dates 156 CE–199 CE

EraHan
  1. 189Dong Zhuo's UpheavalTook part
  2. 192Lü Bu Kills Dong Zhuo