Biography & Historical Record
Gao Dan (高旦, Cao Đán; c. 210s–c. 270s AD) was an aristocrat and noble of the Cao Wei and Western Jin dynasties. He was the second son of Grand Commandant Gao Rou (高柔), who had served four successive Wei monarchs with legendary legal acumen.
In gratitude for Gao Rou’s pivotal support during the transition of power and long civil devotion, the Wei imperial court granted an additional secondary marquisate to his family, conferring the title Marquis of Duling (杜陵侯) upon Gao Dan. Gao Dan maintained a distinguished gentry presence through the establishment of the Western Jin dynasty.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Noble House of Chenliu: Gao Dan embodies the aristocratic elevation granted to the sons of faithful elder statesmen whose prudence guided Wei through treacherous political waters.
Gao Dan (高旦) — Historical Timeline
Son of Gao Rou
Born in Chenliu as second son of Gao Rou.
Marquis of Duling
Granted secondary marquisate of Duling in honor of his father.
Later Years
Lives in peace through the early Jin dynasty era.
In Historical Accounts
- Sanguozhi (三国志): Volume 24: “In recognition of Rou’s merits, his second son Dan was enfeoffed as Marquis of Duling.”
In History
Summary
- Gao Dan (高旦, Cao Đán) was the second son of Gao Rou, created Marquis of Duling.
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