Dong Zhuo

AncientGeneralChina138 — 192

Warlord whose seizure of Changan triggered the collapse of Han.

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Quick Facts

Born

138

Died

192

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)68

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)57

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score50.0

Dong Zhuo — Complete Timeline

189 AD

Dong Zhuo's Entry into LuoyangPolitical Action

After the death of Emperor Ling, Dong Zhuo marched his army into the capital Luoyang, ostensibly to support the He family. He deposed the young Emperor Liu Bian and installed his brother Liu Xie (Emperor Xian), seizing control of the imperial government.

CoupPower SeizureImperial Control

Impact: nationaldestructive

190 AD

Burning of LuoyangOther◆ Major

Facing a coalition of eastern warlords, Dong Zhuo ordered the evacuation and systematic destruction of Luoyang. The city was burned, its palaces and libraries destroyed, and the population forcibly relocated to Chang'an. This act devastated the Han capital.

DestructionCapital BurnedWar Crime

Impact: nationaldestructive

192 AD

Dong Zhuo's AssassinationPolitical Action◆ Major

Dong Zhuo was assassinated in a plot orchestrated by his trusted subordinate L

AssassinationPower ShiftConspiracy

Impact: national