Cao Wei

Wei, also known as Cao Wei (曹魏) or Former Wei, was one of the major dynastic states in China during the Three Kingdoms period. The state was established in 220 AD by Cao Pi based upon the foundations laid by his father Cao Cao during the end of the Han dynasty.

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Which happened first?

• Cao Wei and six dynasties began in the same year
• Cao Wei and Three Kingdoms began in the same year
• Cao Wei began 4 years before Sasanian Empire
• Cao Wei began 15 years before barracks emperor
• Cao Wei began 15 years before Crisis of the Third Century

Timeline

1. Cao Wei (this page)220–265
2. six dynasties220–589
3. Three Kingdoms220–280
4. Sasanian Empire224–651
5. barracks emperor235–284
6. Crisis of the Third Century235–284

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