Lu Xiufu

MedievalPoliticianChina1237 — 1279

Song official who jumped into the sea with the child emperor at Yamen.

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Quick Facts

Born

1237

Died

1279

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)44

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score39.8

Lu Xiufu — Complete Timeline

1276 AD

Appointed Chancellor under Emperor DuanzongPolitical Action◆ Major

Lu Xiufu was appointed as chancellor of the Southern Song after the fall of the capital Lin'an to Mongol forces. He served the fleeing Song court, attempting to organize resistance against the advancing Mongol army.

ChancellorshipSouthern SongResistance

Impact: national

1278 AD

Escorted the Child Emperor to YamenPolitical Action◆ Major

Lu Xiufu escorted the child Emperor Bing to Yamen in Guangdong after the death of Emperor Duanzong. He continued to lead the Song government-in-exile, maintaining the pretense of imperial authority despite the dire military situation.

RetreatSong CourtExile

Impact: nationaltragic

1279 AD

Jumped into the Sea with Emperor Bing at the Battle of YamenWar

After the Song fleet was defeated by the Mongols at the Battle of Yamen, Lu Xiufu, seeing no hope of escape, strapped the eight-year-old Emperor Bing to his back and jumped into the sea, drowning both. This act ended the Southern Song dynasty.

Battle of YamenSuicideEnd of Song

Impact: nationaltragic