Cao Mao
Cao Mao (ⓘ) (241 – 2 June 260), courtesy name Yanshi, was the fourth emperor of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He was a grandson of Cao Pi, the first emperor of Wei. Described as intelligent and studious, Cao Mao made repeated attempts to seize back state power from the regent Sima Zhao but failed. He was killed in an abortive coup d'état against Sima Zhao.
| Cao Mao 曹髦 | |||||||||
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| Emperor of Cao Wei | |||||||||
| Reign | 2 November 254 – 2 June 260 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Cao Fang | ||||||||
| Successor | Cao Huan | ||||||||
| Regent | Sima Shi Sima Zhao | ||||||||
| Duke of Gaogui District (高貴鄉公) | |||||||||
| Tenure | 244 – 1 November 254 | ||||||||
| Born | 241 | ||||||||
| Died | 2 June 260 Luoyang, Henan | ||||||||
| Consorts | Empress Bian | ||||||||
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| House | House of Cao | ||||||||
| Father | Cao Lin, Prince Ding of Donghai | ||||||||
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