Xie An

AncientPoliticianChina320 — 385

Eastern Jin chancellor who masterminded victory at Fei River.

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Quick Facts

Born

320

Died

385

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)65

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score60.3

Xie An — Complete Timeline

373 AD

Suppression of the Huan Xuan RebellionWar

Xie An helped suppress the rebellion of Huan Xuan, a powerful general who threatened the Eastern Jin court. He negotiated a settlement that removed Huan Xuan from power without a major war.

RebellionEastern JinCivil War

Impact: nationalconstructive

376 AD

Appointment as ChancellorPolitical Action◆ Major

Emperor Xiaowu of Jin appointed Xie An as Chancellor (Prime Minister) of Eastern Jin. Xie An took charge of the government and military, implementing policies to strengthen the state against external threats.

AppointmentEastern JinGovernment

Impact: nationalconstructive

383 AD

Battle of Fei RiverWar

Xie An, as chancellor of Eastern Jin, masterminded the defense against the Former Qin invasion led by Fu Jian. The Jin forces defeated the numerically superior Qin army at the Fei River, preserving the Eastern Jin dynasty.

BattleEastern JinFormer QinDefense

Impact: regionalconstructive

385 AD

Death and LegacyOther◆ Major

Xie An died in 385 AD. His victory at the Fei River was a defining moment of the Sixteen Kingdoms period. He was remembered as a calm and capable leader who saved the Eastern Jin from destruction.

DeathEastern JinLegacy

Impact: national