Hui of Jin
Chinese emperor during Jin dynasty
Born
None
None years ago
Died
January 8th, 307
1718 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
China
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Ascended to the throne at a young age, ruling from 290 to 307 AD. During the reign, the empire faced significant internal strife and challenges from external forces. Policies during the reign did not effectively address the growing instability within the empire. The period was marked by the dominance of powerful regents and increasing chaos in the governance of the state. The emperor's rule ended with a loss of control over the government leading to a deterioration of the imperial authority.
Ruled the Jin dynasty from 290 to 307 AD
Faced instability and power struggles
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