Character Profile: Guan Yu 関羽
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| Name Hanzi: 関羽 |
| Pronunciation: Gwan Yu |
| Wade-Giles Spelling: Kuan Yü |
| Japanese Name: Kan'u |
| Style Name: Yunchang |
| Allegiance: Shu |
| Lifespan: 162-219 A.D. |
| Relations: sons (Guan Xing, Guan Suo) adopted son (Guan Ping) daughter sworn brothers (Liu Bei and Zhang Fei) |
This profile is a few years old. It will be re-written when I reach this character's death in my novel notes.
Guan Yu was the sworn brother of Liu Bei and Zhang Fei. Five years before the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he slew a wealthy bully and was a fugitive up until he met Liu Bei. Sometime after the Yellow Turbans, Guan Yu and Liu Bei's wives were captured by Cao Cao, and Guan Yu surrendered to Cao Cao, even fighting with him against Yuan Shao. After repaying Cao Cao for sparing his life, Guan Yu traveled a very long distance with Liu Bei's wives to bring them home safely. Later, Guan Yu spared Cao Cao's life at Chi Bi, but was killed with his son Guan Ping when captured at Maicheng.
Last updated: 17 April 2008.