Zhou Bo

AncientGeneralChina-240 — -169

Han general who suppressed the Lu clan rebellion.

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Quick Facts

Born

240 BCE

Died

169 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)65

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score51.5

Zhou Bo — Complete Timeline

206 BC

Role in the Han FoundingWar◆ Major

Zhou Bo served as a general under Liu Bang during the Chu-Han Contention. He participated in key battles, including the Battle of Gaixia, and was instrumental in the Han victory. He was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Jiang for his services.

Chu-Han ContentionBattle of GaixiaEnfeoffment

Impact: nationalconstructive

180 BC

Suppression of the Lü Clan RebellionWar◆ Major

After the death of Empress L

CoupLü ClanHan Dynasty

Impact: nationalconstructive

169 BC

Imprisonment and PardonPolitical Action

In his later years, Zhou Bo was falsely accused of treason and imprisoned. He was eventually pardoned and released after his son proved his innocence. The incident highlighted the dangers faced by meritorious officials under the Han.

False AccusationImprisonmentHan Dynasty

Impact: nationaltragic