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Cao Fang曹芳
Emperor of Cao Wei, adopted son of Cao Rui, controlled by the Sima family, later deposed.
- DIRECT FIGURES
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- RELATION RECORDS
- 20
- SOURCE WORKS
- 2
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Cao Fang, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
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Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Cao Rui—Cao Fangfather-son
Cao Mao—Cao Fangclan relative
Cao Fang—Lady Zhenmake empress
Cao Fang—Zhang Jifather-in-law
Cao Fang—Empress Zhangdepose empress
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
11 figures · 13 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Sima Yi→Cao Fangcontrol
Cao Fang→Sima Shiconfer title
Cao Fang→Sima Zhaoconfer title
Cao Fang→Cao Shuangassist governance
Cao Fang→Wang Lingappoint
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
2 figures · 2 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Sima Shi→Cao Fangdepose
Cao Fang→Cao Biaoorder suicide
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In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms
Adopted son of Emperor Ming of Wei, ascended the throne as emperor, later deposed as Prince of Qi. Emperor of Wei, deposed by Sima Shi as Prince of Qi. Son of Emperor Ming of Wei, established as Prince of Qi.
In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Cao Fang was the adopted son of Cao Rui and succeeded to the throne. Sima Yi controlled Cao Fang. After Sima Yi's death, Cao Fang offered heavy sacrifices to him, appointed Sima Shi as Grand General, and Sima Zhao as General of Chariots and Cavalry. Later, Cao Fang was deposed as Prince of Qi.
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- Literature / legend4 profile notes
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
7 relations7 verified quotations- Sima Yi→ control →Cao Fang
- Cao Rui→ father-son →Cao Fang
- Cao Fang→ confer title →Sima Zhao
- Cao Fang→ confer title →Sima Shi
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懿引旧官入后宫奏郭太后
control · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 107
芳字兰卿，乃叡乞养之子
father-son · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 106
5 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history5 profile notes
Records of the Three Kingdoms
15 relations13 verified quotations- Cao Fang→ assist governance →Sima Yi
- Cao Rui→ father-son →Cao Fang
- Cao Fang→ assist governance →Cao Shuang
- Cao Fang→ confer title →Sima Shi
Verified original text · 13
大将军曹爽、太尉司马宣王辅政。
assist governance · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·少帝纪
立皇子芳为齐王
father-son · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·明帝纪
11 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
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懿引旧官入后宫奏郭太后
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大将军曹爽、太尉司马宣王辅政。
- father-son← Cao Rui → Cao Fanghist × litRecords of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·明帝纪Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 106
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大将军曹爽、太尉司马宣王辅政。
- confer titleCao Fang → Sima Shihist × litRecords of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·少帝纪Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 108
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封师为大将军，总领尚书机密大事
以卫将军司马景王为抚军大将军
Original relation: appoint · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·少帝纪
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当纳下玺绶，复齐王之爵，目下起程，非宣召不许入朝。
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以征东将军王凌为车骑将军。
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以征东将军满宠为太尉。
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以领军将军蒋济为太尉。
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以镇南将军黄权为车骑将军。
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乃文皇帝之……孙，东海定王霖之子也
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以左光禄大夫刘放为骠骑将军，右光禄大夫孙资为卫将军。
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缉乃张皇后之父，曹芳之皇丈也。
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以左光禄大夫刘放为骠骑将军，右光禄大夫孙资为卫将军。
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