Xiang Yu - Wikipedia
WEBXiang Ji ( c. 232 – c. January 202 BC [1] ), courtesy name Yu, was the Hegemon-King of Western Chu during the Chu–Han Contention period (206–202 BC) of China. A noble of the state of Chu, Xiang Yu rebelled against the Qin dynasty, destroying their last remnants and becoming a powerful warlord.
Xiang Yu | Warrior-Statesman, Conqueror of Qin | Britannica
WEBMar 14, 2024 · Xiang Yu was a Chinese general and leader of the rebel forces that overthrew the Qin dynasty (221–207 bce). He was the principal contestant for control of China with Liu Bang, who, as the Gaozu emperor, founded the Han dynasty (206 bce–220 ce). Xiang Yu’s defeat signaled the end of the old.
Xiang Yu - New World Encyclopedia
WEBXiang Yu (項羽, 项羽, Xiàng Yǔ, Hsiang Yü, original name Hsiang Chi) (232 B.C.E. - 202 B.C.E.) was a prominent general during the fall of the Qin Dynasty ( 秦朝; Ch'in Ch'ao).
Battle of Gaixia - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJan 23, 2019 · The Battle of Gaixia (202 BCE, also known as Kai-Hsia) was the decisive engagement of the Chu- Han Contention (206-202 BCE) at which Liu Bang (l. c. 256-195 BCE), from the State of Han, defeated Xiang Yu (l. 232-202 BCE) of the State of Chu and subsequently founded the Han Dynasty. The battle, which took place in a canyon on the Central Plains ...
项羽 Xiang Yu (232-202 BC) -- A prideful, tragic hero ...
WEBXiang Yu, a prominent military and rebel leader, has been widely deemed the most renowned tragic hero in Chinese history since his death in 202 BC. His matchless might and prowess had not only awed his rivals in battle, but also won him great respect from his followers and future generations.
Xiang Yu 項羽 (www.chinaknowledge.de)
WEBMar 10, 2011 · Xiang Yu 項羽 (233-202 BCE), actual name Xiang Ji 項籍 (Yu is his courtesy name), was one of the rebels causing the downfall of the Qin dynasty 秦 (221-206 BC). He became the most powerful warlord but was finally defeated by his competitor Liu Bang 劉邦, the eventual founder of the Han dynasty 漢 (206 BCE-220 CE).
Film Friday: Xiang Yu, the tragic Chinese hero
WEBSep 7, 2018 · Xiang Yu is ubiquitous in Chinese culture, appearing in countless TV shows, plays, and films (including the classic Farewell My Concubine). Who was this mighty historical character, who contended with Liu Bang for control of China, deposed the Qin Dynasty to rule as the Hegemon-King, and ultimately suffered a tragic end?
Xiang Yu – A Formidable Military Leader – chinatripedia
WEBXiang Yu (项羽) (232 BCE – 202 BCE), a prominent figure in ancient Chinese history, is widely remembered as a formidable military and political leader during the late years of the Qin Dynasty and the early stages of the Chu-Han Contention.
Xiang Yu, 232-202 BC - HistoryOfWar.org
WEBFeb 6, 2012 · Tweet. Xiang Yu (232-202 BC) was the most important leader of the rebellion that toppled the Qin Dynasty, but was unable to secure his own power and was defeated by Liu Bang in the Chu-Han Contention (Wade-Giles: Hsiang Yu). Map showing the main.
Ep. 91 | Xiang Yu — Teacup Media
WEBJul 11, 2012 · Xiang Yu has gone down in the annals of Chinese history as one of the most ferocious and greatest of generals and strategists. Between 206 and 202 BC Xiang Yu of Chu and Liu Bang, the King of Han, fought all over Jiangsu, Anhui, Hebei, and Shaanxi.
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