Fu Youde

MedievalGeneralChina1327 — 1394

Ming general who conquered the southwest.

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Quick Facts

Born

1327

Died

1394

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)90

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)72

Total Score60.5

Fu Youde — Complete Timeline

1371 AD

Conquest of SichuanWar◆ Major

Fu Youde commanded a Ming army that invaded Sichuan from the north, capturing the kingdom of Ming Yuzhen. His campaign was crucial in bringing the southwestern region under Ming control.

ConquestSichuanMing unification

Impact: national

1381 AD

Conquest of YunnanWar

Fu Youde was the supreme commander of the Ming expedition that conquered Yunnan. He led a multi-pronged invasion that defeated the Mongol loyalist forces and secured the province for the Ming.

ConquestYunnanMing expansion

Impact: regional

1394 AD

Execution by the Hongwu EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major

Fu Youde was executed along with his entire family on orders of the Hongwu Emperor, who accused him of plotting rebellion. This was part of the emperor's purge of military leaders after the death of his heir.

ExecutionPurgeHongwu Emperor

Impact: nationaltragic