Li Ling

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Li Ling
"Su Li Weeping Farewell" by Chen Hongshou, a painter of the Ming dynasty
Native name	李陵
Born	Chengji, Longxi, Han dynasty
Died	74 BC
Allegiance	Han dynasty Xiongnu
Rank	General

Li Ling (Chinese: 李陵; pinyin: Lǐ Líng, died 74 BC^[1]), courtesy name Shaoqing (Chinese: 少卿; pinyin: Shǎoqīng), was a Chinese military general of the Western Han dynasty who served during the reign of Emperor Wu. He later defected to the Xiongnu after being defeated in an expedition in 99 BC.