Biography & Historical Record
Sun Bao (孙壾, 孫壾, Tôn Bảo; b. c. 263/264 AD), courtesy name Shuci (叔次, Thúc Thứ), was an imperial prince of Eastern Wu during the late Three Kingdoms period. He was the third son of Emperor Jing of Wu (Sun Xiu) and Empress Zhu (朱皇后).
Created the Prince of Liang (梁王) upon Sun Hao’s accession in 264 AD, Sun Bao and his younger brother Sun Gu (孙𠅨, Prince of Lu) were deemed too infantile to pose immediate political danger when Sun Hao executed their two elder brothers Sun Wan and Sun Mang in 265 AD. Instead, they were held in strict isolation in Boyang, fading quietly from active historical records as the dynasty drifted toward its end.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Fading Glory of Wu: Sun Bao survives as an emblem of the powerless young royals whose lives were completely dictated by ruthless dynastic intrigues.
Sun Bao (孙壾) — Historical Timeline
Imperial Lineage
Born to Sun Xiu and Empress Zhu in Jianye.
Prince of Liang
Invested with the title Prince of Liang by the court.
Spared & Confined
Spared from execution due to extreme youth; secluded under watchful guard.
In Historical Accounts
- Sanguozhi (三国志): Volume 48: “The third son was named Bao, courtesy Shuci, created Prince of Liang.”
In History
Summary
- Sun Bao (孙壾, Tôn Bảo) was Prince of Liang, third son of Sun Xiu and Empress Zhu of Eastern Wu.
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