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Li Qiu — Biography & Historical Record
Li Qiu (李球, Lý Cầu) was the nephew of veteran Shu Han minister Li Hui (李恢, Lý Khôi) and Commander of the Imperial Tiger Guard (虎步监, Hổ bộ giam). During Deng Ai’s invasion in 263 AD, Li Qiu accompanied Zhuge Zhan (诸葛瞻) and Huang Chong (黄崇) to defend Mianzhu Pass (绵竹关, ải Miên Trúc). Fighting to the last man as the fortress was overrun, Li Qiu was killed in action, dying as a loyal martyr of Shu Han.
Role of Li Qiu in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Commanding Shu’s elite Tiger Infantry at Mianzhu Pass, Li Qiu charged into Deng Ai’s vanguard and perished alongside Zhuge Zhan.
Li Qiu — Historical & Literary Timeline
263 AD
Last Stand at Mianzhu
Li Qiu fought valiantly defending Mianzhu against Deng Ai and died in battle.
For detailed historical records, archives, and official chronicles, explore Li Qiu on Wikipedia.
Key Relationships of Li Qiu
Family
- Father: Not recorded in historical chronicles
- Mother: Not recorded in historical chronicles
- Spouse: Not recorded in historical chronicles
- Children: Not recorded in historical chronicles
- Relatives: Li Hui (李恢, Lý Khôi) (uncle)
Allies & Associates
- Allegiance: Shu Han (蜀汉, Thục Hán)
In Novel
Chapter 117
- Li Qiu (李球, Lý Cầu): Commanding Shu’s elite Tiger Infantry at Mianzhu Pass, Li Qiu charged into Deng Ai’s vanguard and perished alongside Zhuge Zhan.
In History
Summary
- Li Qiu (李球, Lý Cầu) was a loyal Shu Han military commander martyred during the defense of Mianzhu Pass in 263 AD.
Historical Timeline
- 263 AD — Last Stand at Mianzhu: Li Qiu fought valiantly defending Mianzhu against Deng Ai and died in battle.

