Li Jue 200 – 197

Biography

Li Jue was a Chinese military general whose life spanned the tumultuous final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Born on January 1, 200, in Fuping County, he came of age during one of China’s most challenging periods, when central authority was fragmenting and regional warlords competed for power across the land. His early years would have been shaped by the political instability and military campaigns that defined this era of Chinese history.

Though his life was brief—ending on January 1, 197, at just seventeen years of age—Li Jue served as a military general during these formative years of Chinese conflict. The exact circumstances of his service and the campaigns in which he participated remain part of the historical record, though details of his specific military achievements have not been fully preserved. His death came suddenly, marking the end of a life lived during one of the most transformative periods in Chinese history.

Li Jue’s legacy endures as part of the complex tapestry of Eastern Han military leadership. Though his time was short, he represents the many dedicated individuals who shaped China’s turbulent transition during this pivotal era. His memory honors those who served during an age when personal valor and military service were tested by the demands of a changing empire.