Chao Cuo

AncientPoliticianChina-200 — -154

Han official executed for his role in the Rebellion of Seven States.

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Quick Facts

Born

200 BCE

Died

154 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)43

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score52.0

Chao Cuo — Complete Timeline

155 BC

Proposed the Reduction of FiefsPolitical Action◆ Major

Chao Cuo submitted a memorial to Emperor Jing of Han proposing to reduce the territories of the feudal kingdoms. This policy aimed to centralize imperial authority but provoked resentment among the kings, leading to the Rebellion of the Seven States.

Han DynastyCentralizationFeudal Reform

Impact: national

154 BC

Rebellion of the Seven StatesWar◆ Major

Seven feudal kingdoms, led by the King of Wu, rebelled against Emperor Jing's centralization policies advocated by Chao Cuo. The rebellion was suppressed by Han forces, but Chao Cuo was executed as a scapegoat to appease the rebels.

Han DynastyRebellionExecution

Impact: nationaltragic

Execution by Order of Emperor JingPolitical Action◆ Major

Emperor Jing ordered the execution of Chao Cuo to placate the rebel kings during the Rebellion of the Seven States. Chao Cuo was executed in the marketplace, despite his loyalty to the throne, as a political concession.

Han DynastyExecutionPolitical Scapegoat

Impact: nationaltragic