Rulers of the Wei Dynasty, 220-266

Rulers of the Wei Dynasty, 220-266

Cao Cao (155-220) Founding Ancestor

Prime Minister 9 Jul 208

Duke of Wei 16 Jun 213

King of Wei 29 May 216

66 sui at death 15 Mar 220

Posthumously designated Sovereign Wu on 13 Dec 220



1. Cao Pi (187-226) Emperor Wen, reg. 11 Dec 220

40 sui at death 29 Jun 226


2. Cao Rui (205-239) Emperor Ming, reg. 29 Jun 226

35 sui at death 22 Jan 239


3. Cao Fang (232-274) King of Qi, reg. 22 Jan 239

23 sui when deposed 17 Oct 254

41 sui at death [died 274]


4. Cao Mao (241-260) Duke of Gaogui, reg. 2 Nov 254

20 sui when killed 2 Jun 260


5. Cao Huan (245-302) King of Chenliu, reg. 27 Jun 260

20 sui when abdicated 4 Feb 266

57 sui at death [died 302]