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Sima Liang
AncientPoliticianChina230 — 291
Jin prince regent, first victim of War of Eight Princes.
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Quick Facts
Born
230
Died
291
Country
China
Era
Ancient
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)42
Political (20%)31
Influence (20%)48
Legacy (20%)40
Leadership (15%)48
Strategy (15%)54
Total Score43.4
Sima Liang — Complete Timeline
290 AD
Appointment as Regent for Emperor HuiPolitical Action◆ Major
Upon the death of Emperor Wu (Sima Yan), Sima Liang was appointed regent for the developmentally disabled Emperor Hui. His regency was short-lived due to factional struggles with Empress Jia and other princes, leading to his downfall.
RegencyJin DynastyPower Struggle
Impact: national
291 AD
Death in the War of the Eight PrincesWar
Sima Liang was killed along with his family during the opening phase of the War of the Eight Princes. He was regent for Emperor Sima Zhong but was overthrown and executed by Empress Jia Nanfeng and Sima Wei, becoming the first prince to die in the conflict.
War of the Eight PrincesRegencyJin Dynasty
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
6
Tactics
6
Battles
6
Army Scale
6
War Impact
6
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
9
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