Sun Hao

AncientEmperorChina242 — 284

Last emperor of Eastern Wu who surrendered to Jin.

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Quick Facts

Born

242

Died

284

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)44

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score36.3

Sun Hao — Complete Timeline

264 AD

Ascended the throne of Eastern WuPolitical Action◆ Major

Sun Hao became emperor of Eastern Wu after the death of his predecessor Sun Xiu. His reign was marked by harsh rule, executions of officials, and military defeats, contributing to the eventual collapse of the state.

AccessionEastern WuDecline

Impact: nationaldestructive

265 AD

Executed the chancellor Zhang TiPolitical Action

Sun Hao executed his chancellor Zhang Ti and several other officials on suspicion of disloyalty. This purge weakened the Eastern Wu government and alienated many officials, accelerating the state's decline.

PurgeEastern WuInternal conflict

Impact: nationaldestructive

280 AD

Surrendered to the Jin dynastyWar◆ Major

Sun Hao, the last emperor of Eastern Wu, surrendered to the Jin dynasty after the Jin conquest of Wu. This ended the Three Kingdoms period and unified China under the Jin dynasty. Sun Hao was taken captive and given a noble title.

Three KingdomsJin conquestUnification

Impact: national