Sima Yue

AncientEmperorChina270 — 311

Last surviving Jin prince in War of Eight Princes.

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Quick Facts

Born

270

Died

311

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score37.6

Sima Yue — Complete Timeline

306 AD

Defeat of Sima YingWar◆ Major

Sima Yue, Prince of Donghai, defeated and executed Sima Ying, consolidating his power as the last surviving major prince in the War of Eight Princes. This victory ended the civil war but left the Jin dynasty fatally weakened.

War of Eight PrincesBattleJin Dynasty

Impact: national

307 AD

Death of Emperor Hui and rise of Emperor HuaiPolitical Action◆ Major

After Emperor Hui's death, Sima Yue installed Sima Chi as Emperor Huai, becoming regent. He controlled the court but faced growing threats from Xiongnu and Xianbei rebellions, as the Jin dynasty's authority collapsed.

Jin DynastyRegencySuccession

Impact: national

311 AD

Death in battle against Shi LeWar◆ Major

Sima Yue died of illness while campaigning against the Xiongnu rebel Shi Le. His death left the Jin court defenseless, leading to the Capture of Luoyang by Han Zhao forces and the collapse of Western Jin.

War of Eight PrincesXiongnu RebellionJin Dynasty

Impact: nationaltragic