Guan Yu
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Guan Yu 🇨🇳

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["General of Shu Han", "God of War (Guan Gong)", "Exemplar of Loyalty"]
Born c. 160 CE 🇨🇳 Xiezhou (Yuncheng, Shanxi), Eastern Han Dynasty
Passed Away c. 220 CE Linju (Nanzhang, Hubei), Three Kingdoms
Lifespan 60 years old
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Archival Overview

Legendary Chinese general of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era, renowned for his martial prowess and unyielding loyalty, deified as 'Guan Gong' and the God of War in Chinese folk religion.

Biographical Record

Guan Yu (c. 160–220 CE) swore an oath of brotherhood with Liu Bei and Zhang Fei in the Peach Garden, pledging to restore the Han dynasty. Wielding the Green Dragon Crescent Blade and riding the legendary steed Red Hare, he won renown across China by slaying rival generals Hua Xiong and Yan Liang.

In 219 CE, Guan Yu flooded seven enemy armies at the Battle of Fancheng, terrifying Cao Cao. Betrayed by Sun Quan's forces who seized Jingzhou behind his back, Guan Yu was captured and executed. Revered across China, Japan, and Vietnam, he is worshipped in thousands of temples as the patron of brotherhood, justice, and martial valor.

Key Life Milestones

0200

Crossing Five Passes and Slaying Six Generals

Demonstrated legendary loyalty to Liu Bei by riding thousands of miles to rejoin his brother.

0219

Battle of Fancheng

Drowned seven Wei armies by diverting the Han River, reaching the pinnacle of his military fame.

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Final Resting Place

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Guanlin Tomb (Head buried by Cao Cao)
Luoyang (Henan), China
GPS: 34.6117, 112.4833
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