Huo Qubing
Huo Qubing (140 BC – c.October 117 BC, formerly Ho Ch'ii-ping) was a Chinese military general and politician of the Western Han dynasty during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han. He was a nephew of the general Wei Qing and Empress Wei Zifu (Emperor Wu's wife), and a half-brother of the statesman Huo Guang. Along with Wei Qing, he led a campaign into the Gobi Desert of what is now Mongolia to defeat the Xiongnu nomadic confederation, winning decisive victories such as the Battle of Mobei in 119 BC. Huo Qubing was one of the most legendary commanders in Chinese history, and still lives on in Chinese culture today.
Huo Qubing 霍去病 | |
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| Born | 140 BC Linfen, Shanxi |
| Died | 117 BC (aged 23) |
| Resting place | 34°20′29″N 108°34′53″E |
| Other names | Marquis Jinghuan of Champion (冠军景桓侯) |
| Occupation(s) | Military general, politician |
| Children | Huo Shan |
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| Relatives | Huo Guang (half-brother) |
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