Gongsun Du

AncientEmperorChina150 — 204

Warlord of Liaodong who conquered parts of Korea.

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Quick Facts

Born

150

Died

204

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)25

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score41.9

Gongsun Du — Complete Timeline

190 AD

Appointed Administrator of LiaodongPolitical Action◆ Major

Gongsun Du was appointed Administrator of Liaodong commandery by the Han court. He used his position to establish an independent regime, ruling the region with autonomy and expanding his territory.

AppointmentLiaodongHan Dynasty

Impact: regionalconstructive

Established an independent regime in LiaodongPolitical Action◆ Major

Gongsun Du ruled Liaodong as a de facto independent state, ignoring central Han authority. He maintained stability, promoted agriculture, and attracted refugees from the chaos of central China, creating a prosperous enclave.

IndependenceLiaodongGovernance

Impact: regionalconstructive

200 AD

Conquered parts of KoreaWar◆ Major

Gongsun Du launched military campaigns into the Korean peninsula, conquering territories including the Lelang and Xuantu commanderies. This expansion extended Chinese influence into Korea and established Liaodong as a regional power.

ConquestKoreaExpansion

Impact: regional

204 AD

Died and was succeeded by his son Gongsun KangPolitical Action◆ Major

Gongsun Du died in 204, and his son Gongsun Kang inherited his position. The Gongsun family continued to rule Liaodong independently for decades, maintaining autonomy from the Three Kingdoms.

SuccessionLiaodongGongsun Clan

Impact: regional