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About Gao Changgong
Gao Changgong (541? – June or July 573) (Chinese: 高長恭; pinyin: Gāo Chánggōng; Wade–Giles: Kao1 Chang2-kung1), born Gao Su (Chinese: 高肅; pinyin: Gāo Sù; Wade–Giles: Kao1 Su4), alternatively named Gao Xiaoguan (Chinese: 高孝瓘; pinyin: Gāo Xiàogüán; Wade–Giles: Kao1 Hsiao4-chüan2), courtesy name Changgong, posthumous name Prince Zhongwu of Lanling (蘭陵忠武王), was an imperial prince, official and high-ranking general of China's Northern Qi dynasty. He was given a fiefdom in Lanling County, southern Shandong, hence he is also popularly known by his noble title as the Prince of Lanling (蘭陵王). Gao Changgong was the grandson of Gao Huan and the fourth son of Gao Cheng. According to the Book of Northern Qi and the Record of the Court Entertainment Bureau, Gao Changgong had a beautiful face and feminine physical appearance. Thus, he always wore a terrible mask when he fought in battles.
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- Born
- 541
- Died
- May 573