Historical Figure
Liu Bei
d. 223
Emperor of Shu Han from 221 to 223
Late Antiquity
Talk to Liu Bei
Have a conversation with this historical figure through AI
Key Dates
Death
223 June 21, 223 →Biography
Liu Bei, courtesy name Xuande (玄德), was a Chinese warlord in the late Eastern Han dynasty who later became the founding emperor of Shu Han, one of the Three Kingdoms of China.
Timeline
More from the Late Antiquity
Explore what happened on the days that shaped Liu Bei's life. Today In History connects historical figures with the events, births, and deaths that defined their era. Browse all historical figures or explore today's events.