Cao Fang

AncientEmperorChina232 — 274

Wei puppet emperor deposed by Sima Shi.

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Quick Facts

Born

232

Died

274

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)42

Political (20%)47

Influence (20%)73

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)48

Total Score52.3

Cao Fang — Complete Timeline

239 AD

Accession as Emperor of WeiPolitical Action◆ Major

Cao Fang ascended the throne of Cao Wei at age 7 after the death of his adoptive father Cao Rui. He was placed under the regency of Cao Shuang and Sima Yi, beginning a period of factional struggle that would define his reign.

AccessionThree KingdomsWei Dynasty

Impact: national

249 AD

Coup of Cao Shuang's FallPolitical Action

During Cao Fang's reign, Sima Yi staged a coup at the Gaoping Tombs, seizing power from regent Cao Shuang. Cao Shuang was executed, and the Sima clan gained effective control of Wei, reducing Cao Fang to a puppet ruler.

CoupThree KingdomsPower Shift

Impact: nationaldestructive

254 AD

Deposition by Sima ShiPolitical Action◆ Major

Cao Fang was deposed as emperor of Cao Wei by the regent Sima Shi, who accused him of plotting rebellion. Cao Fang was reduced to the rank of Prince of Qi and replaced by Cao Mao, marking a further consolidation of Sima clan power.

CoupThree KingdomsWei Dynasty

Impact: nationaldestructive