Cao Zhang

Cao Zhang (pronunciation) (189 – 1 August 223), courtesy name Ziwen, nickname "The Yellow Goatee" (黃鬚兒), was a prince of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He was a son of Cao Cao, a warlord who rose to power towards the end of the Han dynasty and laid the foundation of Wei. Cao Zhang was said to have wrestled and killed wild animals with his bare hands. He also served as a general under his father, having led his troops to significant victories against Wuhuan incursions on the northern frontier.

Cao Zhang
曹彰
Prince of Rencheng (任城王)
Tenure30 March 222 – 1 August 223
SuccessorCao Kai
Duke of Yanling (鄢陵公)
Tenure221 – 30 March 222
Born189
Died(223-08-01)1 August 223
SpouseLady Sun
Issue
  • Cao Kai
  • Lady Cao
Names
Family name: Cao (曹)
Given name: Zhang (彰)
Courtesy name: Ziwen (子文)
Posthumous name
Prince Wei (威王)
HouseHouse of Cao
FatherCao Cao
MotherEmpress Wuxuan
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