Liu Biao

Liu Biao
劉表
A Qing dynasty illustration of Liu Biao
Governor of Jing Province (荊州牧)
In office
192 (192) – 208 (208)
MonarchEmperor Xian of Han
Succeeded byLiu Cong
General Who Guards the South (鎮南將軍)
In office
192 (192) – 208 (208)
MonarchEmperor Xian of Han
Inspector of Jing Province (荊州刺史)
In office
190 (190) – 192 (192)
MonarchEmperor Xian of Han
Personal details
Born142
Gaoping County, Shanyang Commandery (near modern day Yutai County, Shandong)
Died208 (aged 66)
Spouses
Children
Relatives
  • Liu Pan (nephew)
  • Liu Hu (nephew)
OccupationMilitary general, politician, warlord
Courtesy nameJingsheng (景升)
PeerageMarquis of Chengwu
(成武侯)

Liu Biao (Chinese: 劉表; pinyin: Liú Biǎo) (pronunciation) (c.151 – c. September 208), courtesy name Jingsheng, was a Chinese military general, politician, and warlord who lived in the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. He is best known for serving as the governor of Jing Province (covering present-day Hubei and Hunan) from 192 until his death in 208. He was also a member of the extended family of the Han emperors through his ancestor Liu Yu, the fifth son of Emperor Jing. Liu Biao was described as a handsome man and was over eight chi tall (1.86 metres).