Chinese Rulers

Sima Yan

Reunifier of China

Sima Yan was a Chinese emperor active in the 3rd c. AD during the Jin period from the state of Jin. Died of natural causes.

Historical Note

Grandson of Zhuge Liang's nemesis Sima Yi. Forced the abdication of Cao Wei in 266 AD and conquered Wu in 280, reunifying China after nearly a century of division.

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