Cao Song (Han Dynasty)
Cao Song ( Chinese 曹 嵩 , Pinyin Cáo Sōng , W.-G. Ts'ao Sung ; Zì 巨 高 , Jùgāo , Chü-kao ; † 193 ) was the adopted son of the eunuch Cao Teng and father of the later Chinese warlord Cao Cao . Legend has it that he also adopted him and that Cao Cao's previous family name was Xiahou . This story strengthens the connection between the Xiahou and Cao families , especially since Xiahou Yuan's wife is said to have been a stepsister of Cao Cao. However, both legends are not confirmed.
Cao Song was killed while traveling by Tao Qian , prompting Cao Cao on a campaign to bring Tao Qian's entire sphere of influence under his control.
Web links
- Family Trees Cao and Xiahou (English)
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| SURNAME | Cao, song |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | 曹 嵩 (Chinese); Cáo, Sōng (pinyin); Ts'ao, Sung (Wade-Giles); 巨 高; Jùgāo, Chü-kao |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Father of the warlord Cao Cao |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 193 |