Cao Chun

Cao Chun (died 210), courtesy name Zihe, was a military officer serving under the warlord Cao Cao during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. He was a younger second cousin of Cao Cao, and is best known for leading the "Tiger and Leopard Cavalry" (虎豹騎), an elite mounted unit, in several battles against Cao Cao's rivals, including Yuan Tan, Tadun and Liu Bei. His elder brother, Cao Ren, also served as a military officer under Cao Cao.

Cao Chun
曹純
Consultant (議郎)
(under Cao Cao)
In office
? (?)–? (?)
MonarchEmperor Xian of Han
Military Adviser to the Minister of Works
(參司空軍事)
(under Cao Cao)
In office
? (?)–? (?)
MonarchEmperor Xian of Han
Personal details
BornUnknown
Died210
ChildrenCao Yan
Parent
  • Cao Chi (father)
RelativesCao Ren (brother)
Cao Cao (cousin)
OccupationMilitary Officer
Courtesy nameZihe (子和)
Posthumous nameMarquis Wei (威侯)
PeerageMarquis of Gaoling Village
(高陵亭侯)
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