Hou Jing

AncientGeneralChina-503 — ?

Rebel general whose rebellion devastated the Liang dynasty in the south.

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Quick Facts

Born

503 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)67

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score52.7

Hou Jing — Complete Timeline

548 AD

Rebellion against the Liang dynastyWar◆ Major

Hou Jing, a former Eastern Wei general, rebelled against the Liang dynasty. He captured the capital Jiankang (Nanjing) and besieged Emperor Wu of Liang in the palace, leading to the emperor's death by starvation.

RebellionSiegeLiang Dynasty

Impact: regionaldestructive

551 AD

Proclaimed himself Emperor of HanPolitical Action◆ Major

Hou Jing declared himself emperor of a short-lived Han dynasty after deposing the Liang emperor. His rule was marked by brutality and widespread destruction, devastating the Yangtze River region.

ProclamationUsurpationDestruction

Impact: regionaldestructive

552 AD

Defeated and killed by Chen BaxianWar◆ Major

Hou Jing was defeated in battle by the Liang loyalist forces led by Chen Baxian. He fled but was killed by his own subordinates, ending his rebellion and the Han dynasty.

DefeatDeathEnd of Rebellion

Impact: regionaltragic