Zhou Yafu

AncientGeneralChina-199 — -143

Han general who put down the Rebellion of Seven States.

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Quick Facts

Born

199 BCE

Died

143 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)67

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score53.0

Zhou Yafu — Complete Timeline

154 BC

Suppressed the Rebellion of the Seven StatesWar◆ Major

As Grand Commandant, Zhou Yafu led Han forces to crush the Rebellion of the Seven States, a revolt by regional kings against Emperor Jing. His strategy of cutting supply lines forced the rebels to surrender, strengthening central authority.

RebellionHan DynastyCentralization

Impact: national

143 BC

Starved to death in prisonOther◆ Major

After being falsely accused of plotting rebellion, Zhou Yafu was imprisoned. He went on a hunger strike and died in prison, a victim of court intrigue despite his earlier military successes.

ImprisonmentDeathInjustice

Impact: nationaltragic