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Sun Quan

Sun Quan was a prominent Chinese warlord and ruler during the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. He was the founder of the state of Eastern Wu, ruling over the southeastern region of China around the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries. Known for his strategic acumen and effective leadership, Sun Quan maintained independence through alliances and military strength, notably resisting challenges from rivals like Cao Cao and Liu Bei. His reign helped shape a significant era of Chinese history, marked by war, diplomacy, and the eventual unification efforts that laid the groundwork for the Three Kingdoms.