Lian Po 廉頗 | |
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| Born | c. 327 BC Kuxing, State of Zhao (present-day Hebei) |
| Died | 243 BC (aged 84) |
| Occupation | General |
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| Traditional Chinese | 廉頗 | ||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 廉颇 | ||||||||
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Lian Po (Chinese: 廉頗; c. 327 BC – 243 BC), was a prominent General of the Zhao state in the Warring States period of Chinese history. He is regarded by Chinese modern folklore as one of the Four Greatest Generals of the Late Warring States period, along with Bai Qi, Wang Jian and Li Mu. Since his early years as a general, he won multiple battles, which earn him fame and a successful military career in his home state.