Gongsun Yuan

Gongsun Yuan (pronunciation) (died c.September 238), courtesy name Wenyi, was a Chinese military general, politician, and warlord who lived in the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He rebelled against Wei in 237 and declared himself "King of Yan" (燕王). In 238, the Cao Wei general Sima Yi led forces to Liaodong and successfully conquered Yan.

Gongsun Yuan
公孫淵
King of Yan (燕王)
Reign237– c.September 238
Administrator of Liaodong (遼東太守)
In office
228 (228)–? (?)
MonarchCao Rui
Preceded byGongsun Gong
Personal details
BornUnknown
Liaoning
Diedc.September 238
Liaoning
Parent
Relatives
OccupationMilitary general, politician, warlord
Courtesy nameWenyi (文懿)
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