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Liu Shan (Gongsi); Liu Shan (Kung-ssŭ); 劉禪 (公嗣)

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Liu Shan (Gongsi) 劉禪 (公嗣)

Game Name:
Liu Chan

Lived: AD 207–271

Biographies:

Served: Shu, Wei

Liu Bei’s son and the second Emperor of Shu. Destroyed Shu through ineptitude.

Officer Details

Wade-Giles: Liu Shan (Kung-ssŭ)
Simplified Chinese: 刘禅 (公嗣)
Pronunciation: Liu2 Shan4 (Gong1si4)

Birthplace: Zhou County, Zhou Prefecture
(Presently Zuozhou in Hebei Province)

Other Names: Liu Chan, A-Dou

Name Notes: Also known by his infant name, A-Dou (阿斗). See Liu Shan’s Comprehensive Officer Biography for more information on his name.

Rank and Titles

Prince of Hanzhong; Heir Apparent; Emperor; Piao Qi Jiangjun; Duke of Anle

Family and Relationships

Liu Bei (Father); Empress Gan (Mother); Empress Zhang, Empress Zhang (Wives); Liu Feng (Brother-in-law); Liu Yong, Liu Li (Brothers); Liu Xuan, Liu Yao, Liu Cong, Liu Zan, Liu Chen, Liu Xun, Liu Qu (Sons)

Fact vs. Fiction

Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction

  • Did not recall Zhuge Liang from any northern campaigns.

Literary Appearances

Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 34, 41, 42, 54, 61, 73, 80, 81, 85–87, 91, 96, 97–102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 110–119, 120

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Figurehead Liu Shan
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Liu Chan or Liu Zhang ?
Date: 02/12     Replies: 32
Liu Shan, Not the Worst Choice for Successor?
Date: 07/10     Replies: 43
Why Do You Guys Hate Liu Chan?
Date: 12/06     Replies: 46
Sun Hao Vs. Liu Shan: Who Was the Better Ruler?
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Liu Shan: Capable or Idiot?
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Liu Shan: a Remarkable Person?
Date: 03/05     Replies: 29
What Do You Hate Liu Shan for the Most?
Date: 07/04     Replies: 83
Zhuge Liang and Liu Chan
Date: 07/04     Replies: 14
Saving Liu Chan, an Act of Heroism, or a Mistake…
Date: 07/04     Replies: 138
Waiting for Liu Shan to Die…
Date: 07/04     Replies: 43
Liu Shan: Was He Stupid?
Date: 04/04     Replies: 36
Liu Chan?
Date: 02/04     Replies: 21
If Cao Cao Captured Liu Chan Before Zhao Yun…
Date: 10/03     Replies: 57
Liu Bei’s Desires in Regards to Liu Shan’s Future…
Date: 01/03     Replies: 52
Liu Shan’s Beginning
Date: 11/02     Replies: 9

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March 25, 2010