Du Tao

AncientRevolutionaryChina250 — 315

Refugee rebellion leader during Jin disintegration.

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Quick Facts

Born

250

Died

315

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Revolutionary

Score Overview

Military (10%)21

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)63

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score43.5

Du Tao — Complete Timeline

310 AD

Leadership of the refugee rebellionWar◆ Major

Du Tao led a rebellion of refugees fleeing famine and war in the north, gathering tens of thousands of followers. He attacked Jin garrisons and established a base in the Xiangyang region, challenging the weakened Jin dynasty.

Refugee RebellionJin DynastyCivil War

Impact: regionaldestructive

315 AD

Defeat by Jin general Wang DunWar◆ Major

Du Tao's rebel army was defeated by the Jin general Wang Dun at the Battle of Xiangyang. Du Tao was killed in the fighting, ending his rebellion. His death removed a major threat to the Eastern Jin court.

Refugee RebellionBattleJin Dynasty

Impact: regional