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Li Ling | |
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![]() "Su Li Weeping Farewell" by Chen Hongshou, a painter of the Ming dynasty | |
Native name | 李陵 |
Born | Chengji, Longxi, Han dynasty |
Died | 74 BC |
Allegiance | |
Rank | General |
Li Ling (Chinese: 李陵; pinyin: Lǐ Líng, died 74 BC[1]), courtesy name Shaoqing (Chinese: 少卿; pinyin: Shǎoqīng), was a Chinese military general of the Western Han dynasty who served during the reign of Emperor Wu. He later defected to the Xiongnu after being defeated in an expedition in 99 BC.