Cao Shen
Cao Shen / Cao Can | |
|---|---|
| 曹參 | |
An illustration of Cao Shen in the Sancai Tuhui | |
| Chancellor of State (相國) | |
| In office 193–190 BC | |
| Monarch | Emperor Hui of Han |
| Preceded by | Xiao He |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown Pei County, Jiangsu |
| Died | 190 BC |
| Occupation | Official |
| Courtesy name | Jingbo (敬伯) |
| Peerage | Marquis of Pingyang (平陽侯) |
| Religion | Legalised Chinese religion |
Cao Shen or Cao Can (died 24 September 190 BCE), courtesy name Jingbo (Chinese: 敬伯), was a Chinese military general and politician. He served as a chancellor of the Western Han dynasty. He participated in the Chu–Han Contention on Liu Bang (Emperor Gaozu of Han)'s side and contributed greatly to the founding of the Han dynasty.