Cao Shen
Cao Shen or Cao Can (died 24 September 190 BCE), courtesy name Jingbo (Chinese: 敬伯), was a Chinese politician. He served as a chancellor of the Western Han dynasty. He participated in the Chu–Han Contention on Liu Bang (Emperor Gaozu of Han)'s side and contributed greatly to the founding of the Han dynasty.
Cao Shen / Cao Can | |
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| 曹參 | |
An illustration of Cao Shen in the Sancai Tuhui | |
| Chancellor of State (相國) | |
| In office 193–190 BC | |
| Monarch | Emperor Hui of Han |
| Preceded by | Xiao He |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown Pei County, Jiangsu |
| Died | 190 BC |
| Occupation | Official |
| Courtesy name | Jingbo (敬伯) |
| Peerage | Marquis of Pingyang (平陽侯) |
| Religion | Legalised Chinese religion |
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