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The Jìn Dynasty (simplified Chinese: 晋朝; traditional Chinese: 晉朝; pinyin: jìn cháo; 265–420), one of the Six Dynasties, followed the Three Kingdoms period and preceded the Southern and Northern Dynasties in China. Pinyin, more formally Hanyu pinyin, is the most common Standard Mandarin Romanization system in use Events By Place Roman Empire Gallienus repels the invasion of the Goths in the Balkans. Events By Place Europe Pharamond leads the Franks across the Rhine. Six Dynasties ( Chinese: 六朝 Pinyin: Liù Cháo is a collective noun for six Chinese dynasties during the periods of the Three Kingdoms ( The Three Kingdoms period ( is a period in the History of China, part of an era of disunity called the Six Dynasties following immediately the loss of This article is about the Southern and Northern Dynasties in China. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National The dynasty was founded by the Sima family (司馬 pinyin: Sīmǎ). Sima ( is a Chinese family name. Unlike most single- character Chinese family names it is one of the rare two-character family names. Pinyin, more formally Hanyu pinyin, is the most common Standard Mandarin Romanization system in use Note that there are four periods of Chinese history using the name "Jin" (see clarification here). Chinese civilization originated in various city-states along the Yellow River ( valley in the Neolithic era At its height the Jin Dynasty had a population of about 20 million people.
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The first of the two periods, the Western Jìn Dynasty (ch: 西晉, 265–316), was founded by Emperor Wu, better known as Sima Yan. Events By Place Roman Empire Gallienus repels the invasion of the Goths in the Balkans. Events By Place Roman Empire Constantine I issues an edict prohibiting the punishment of slaves by crucifixion and facial branding Life before establishment of the Jìn Dynasty Sīmǎ Yán was born to Sima Zhao and his wife Wang Yuanji, daughter of the Confucian scholar Wáng Although providing a brief period of unity after conquering the state of Eastern Wu in 280, the Jìn could not contain the invasion and uprising of nomadic peoples after the devastating War of the Eight Princes. Eastern Wu ( Chinese: 東吳 Pinyin: Dōng Wú also known as Sun Wu ( Traditional Chinese: 孫吳 pinyin Sūn Wú refers to a Events By Place Roman Empire Emperor Probus suppresses the revolt of the usurper Proculus. The War of the Eight Princes or Rebellion of the Eight Kings or Rebellion of the Eight Princes ( was a civil war for power among princes or kings ( The capital was Luoyang until 311 when Emperor Huai was captured by the forces of Han Zhao. Luoyang ( is a Prefecture-level city in western Henan province, People's Republic of China. Events By Place Roman Empire May 5 — Galerius issues his Edict of Toleration ending Persecution of Christians As Prince of Yuzhang and crown prince Sima Chi was one of the youngest sons of Emperor Wu, the founding emperor of Jin by his Concubine Consort Wang The Han Zhao ( 304 - 329) was a State of the Sixteen Kingdoms during the Chinese Jin Dynasty (265-420. Successive reign of Emperor Min lasted four years in Chang'an until its conquest by Han Zhao in 316. Prior to becoming emperor Sima Ye was a son of Sima Yan (司馬晏 the Prince of Wu a son of Jin's founding emperor Emperor Wu. Chang'an ( is an ancient Capital of more than ten dynasties in Chinese history. Events By Place Roman Empire Constantine I issues an edict prohibiting the punishment of slaves by crucifixion and facial branding
Meanwhile remnants of the Jìn court fled from the north to the south and reestablished the Jìn court at Jiankang, south-east of Luoyang and Chang'an and near modern-day Nanjing, under Prince of Longya. Jiankang (建康城 in Pinyin: Jiànkāng chéng formerly known as Jianye (建業 Jiànyè until Eastern Jin Dynasty (317 – 420 was an ancient city in ( Chinese: 南京 Romanizations Nánjīng ( Pinyin) Nan-ching ( Wade-Giles Prominent local families of Zhu, Gan, Lu, Gu and Zhou supported the proclamation of Prince of Langye as Emperor Yuan of the Eastern Jìn Dynasty (ch: 東晉 317–420) when the news of the fall of Chang'an reached the south. Gu (also spelled "Ku" and "Koo" can refer to several different Chinese family names Early career Sima Rui was born in 276 in the then-Jin capital Luoyang, as the son of Sima Jin (司馬覲 the Prince of Langye and his wife Princess Xiahou Wenji (夏侯文姬 Events By Place Europe March 1 — Crispus and Constantine II, sons of Roman Emperor Constantine I Events By Place Europe Pharamond leads the Franks across the Rhine. (Because the emperors of the Eastern Jìn Dynasty came from the Langye line, the rival Wu Hu states which did not recognize its legitimacy would at times refer to Jìn as "Langye. For the city see Wuhu. For the history of each of the Wu Hu tribes see Sixteen Kingdoms. ")
Militaristic authorities and crises plagued the Eastern Jìn court throughout its 104 years of existence. It survived the rebellions of Wang Dun and Su Jun. Wang Dun (王敦 (266-324 Courtesy name Chuzhong (處仲 was a Jin Dynasty (265-420 general and later warlord Su Jun (蘇峻 (d 328 was a Jin Dynasty (265-420 general whose rebellion against Emperor Cheng 's Regent Yu Liang was initially successful Huan Wen died in 373 before he could usurp the throne (which he had intended to do). Huan Wen (桓溫 (312-373 Courtesy name Yuanzi (元子 formally Duke Xuanwu of Nan Commandery (南郡宣武公 was a general of the Jin Dynasty Events By Place Roman Empire Quintus Aurelius Symmachus becomes Proconsul of Africa. Battle of Fei turned out to be a victory of Jìn under a short-lived cooperation of Huan Chong, brother of Huan Wen and the Prime Minister (or Imperial Secretariat) Xie An. The Battle of Fei River or “Feishui” ( was a battle in 383, where Fu Jiān (T Huan Chong (桓沖 (328-384 Courtesy name Youzi (幼子 formally Duke Xuanmu of Fengcheng (豐城宣穆公 was a Jin Dynasty (265-420 Xie An (謝安 (320-385 Courtesy name Anshi (安石 formally Duke Wenjing of Luling (廬陵文靖公 was a Jin Dynasty (265-420 Huan Xuan, son of Huan Wen, usurped and changed the name of the dynasty to Chu. Huan Xuan (桓玄 (369-404 Courtesy name Jingdao (敬道 nickname Lingbao (靈寶 formally Emperor Wudao of Chu (楚武悼帝 was Huan Wen (桓溫 (312-373 Courtesy name Yuanzi (元子 formally Duke Xuanwu of Nan Commandery (南郡宣武公 was a general of the Jin Dynasty He was toppled by Liu Yu, who ordered the strangulation of the reinstated but retarded Emperor An. Early life Liu Yu was born in 363 to his father Liu Qiao (劉翹 and mother Zhao Anzong (趙安宗 while they were living at Jingkou (京口 in modern Zhenjiang, Mental retardation is a generalized triarchic disorder characterized by subaverage cognitive functioning and deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors with onset before the age Early life Sima Dezong was the oldest son of Emperor Xiaowu, born of his Concubine Consort Chen Guinü in 382 The last emperor and brother of Emperor An, Emperor Gong, was installed in 419. Early life Sima Dewen was born to Emperor Xiaowu of Jin and his Concubine Consort Chen Guinü in 386 as their second son four years after Consort Events By Place Europe Theodorid succeeds Wallia as king of the Visigoths. Abdication of Emperor Gong in 420 in favor of Liu Yu, then Emperor Wu, ushered in the Liu Song Dynasty and the Southern Dynasties. Events By Place Europe Pharamond leads the Franks across the Rhine. Early life Liu Yu was born in 363 to his father Liu Qiao (劉翹 and mother Zhao Anzong (趙安宗 while they were living at Jingkou (京口 in modern Zhenjiang, The Song Dynasty (宋朝 Pinyin: Sòng cháo Wade-Giles: Sung ( 420 – 479) was first of the four Southern Dynasties in China The Southern dynasties 南朝 ( nanchao in Pinyin: nán cháo comprise the Liu Song, Southern Qi, Liang Dynasty and Chen
Meanwhile North China was ruled by the Sixteen Kingdoms, many of which were founded by the Wu Hu, the non-Han Chinese ethnicities. The Sixteen Kingdoms ( or less commonly the Sixteen States, were a collection of numerous short-lived sovereign states in China proper and its neighboring areas For the city see Wuhu. For the history of each of the Wu Hu tribes see Sixteen Kingdoms. Han Chinese ( are an Ethnic group native to China and by most modern definitions the largest single Ethnic group in the world. The conquest of the Northern Liang by the Northern Wei Dynasty in 439 ushered in the Northern Dynasties. The Northern Liang ( 397 - 439) was a State of the Sixteen Kingdoms in China. The Northern Wei Dynasty (北魏 Pinyin: běi wèi 386 - 534) also known as the Tuoba Wei (拓拔魏 Later Wei (後魏 or Events By Place Western Roman Empire Licinia Eudoxia, wife of the Emperor Valentinian III, is granted the title of ''Augusta'' The Northern Dynasties (北朝 běi cháo included Northern Wei Dynasty, Eastern Wei Dynasty, Western Wei Dynasty, Northern Qi Dynasty,
| Preceded by Three Kingdoms | Dynasties in Chinese history 265–420 | Succeeded by Southern and Northern Dynasties |
Chinese civilization originated in various city-states along the Yellow River ( valley in the Neolithic era The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors ( were mythological rulers of China during the period from c The Xia Dynasty ( of China is the first dynasty to be described in ancient historical records such as Records of the Grand Historian and The Shang Dynasty ( Chinese: 商[[wiktionary 朝|朝]] or Yin Dynasty ( 殷[[wiktionary 代|代]] was according to traditional sources the The Zhou Dynasty ( POJ: Chiu Tiau 1122 BC to 256 BC was preceded by the Shang Dynasty and followed by the Qin Dynasty in China. The Zhou Dynasty ( POJ: Chiu Tiau 1122 BC to 256 BC was preceded by the Shang Dynasty and followed by the Qin Dynasty in China. The Zhou Dynasty ( POJ: Chiu Tiau 1122 BC to 256 BC was preceded by the Shang Dynasty and followed by the Qin Dynasty in China. The Spring and Autumn Period ( was a period in Chinese history which roughly corresponds to the first half of the Eastern Zhou dynasty (from the second half of the 8th century BC The Warring States Period ( also known as the Era of Warring States covers the period from some time in the 5th century BC to the unification of China by the Not to be confused with the Qing Dynasty, the last dynasty of China The Han Dynasty ( 206 BC–220 AD followed the Qin Dynasty and preceded the Three Kingdoms in China. The Han Dynasty ( 206 BC–220 AD followed the Qin Dynasty and preceded the Three Kingdoms in China. The Xin Dynasty ( was a Chinese Dynasty (although strictly speaking it had only one Emperor) which lasted from 9 - 23 AD The Han Dynasty ( 206 BC–220 AD followed the Qin Dynasty and preceded the Three Kingdoms in China. The Three Kingdoms period ( is a period in the History of China, part of an era of disunity called the Six Dynasties following immediately the loss of Cao Wei ( was one of the empires that competed for control of China during the Three Kingdoms period Shu Han ( Traditional Chinese: 蜀漢 Pinyin: Shǔ Hàn sometimes known as the Kingdom of Shu (蜀 shǔ was one of the Three Kingdoms competing Eastern Wu ( Chinese: 東吳 Pinyin: Dōng Wú also known as Sun Wu ( Traditional Chinese: 孫吳 pinyin Sūn Wú refers to a The Jìn Dynasty ( 265 – 420) one of the Six Dynasties, followed the Three Kingdoms period and preceded the Southern and Northern Dynasties The Jìn Dynasty ( 265 – 420) one of the Six Dynasties, followed the Three Kingdoms period and preceded the Southern and Northern Dynasties The Sixteen Kingdoms ( or less commonly the Sixteen States, were a collection of numerous short-lived sovereign states in China proper and its neighboring areas This article is about the Southern and Northern Dynasties in China. The Sui Dynasty ( 581 - 618 AD and in the undertaking of other construction projects including the reconstruction of the Great Wall. The Tang Dynasty ( Middle Chinese: dhɑng (June 18 618&ndashJune 4 907 was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by Wu Zetian ( (625 – December 16, 705 In 705 she was overthrown in a coup and Emperor Zhongzong was returned to the throne Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms ( 907-960 was an era of political upheaval in China, beginning in the Tang Dynasty and ending in the Song Dynasty. 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Between the changing of the dynasties, most dates overlap as ruling periods do not transfer immediately A posthumous name is an honorary name given to royalty nobles and sometimes others in some cultures after the person's death Chinese family name is one of the hundreds or thousands of Family names that have been historically used by Han Chinese and Sinicized Chinese ethnic Personal Names in Chinese culture follow a number of conventions different from those of personal names in Western cultures. Events By Place Roman Empire Gallienus repels the invasion of the Goths in the Balkans. Events By Place Roman Empire Constantine I issues an edict prohibiting the punishment of slaves by crucifixion and facial branding Life before establishment of the Jìn Dynasty Sīmǎ Yán was born to Sima Zhao and his wife Wang Yuanji, daughter of the Confucian scholar Wáng Events By Place Roman Empire Gallienus repels the invasion of the Goths in the Balkans. Events By Place Roman Empire Diocletian and Maximian meet in Milan on the five-year anniversary of their rule to discuss Events By Place Roman Empire Gallienus repels the invasion of the Goths in the Balkans. Events By Place Roman Empire December 25 — Roman emperor Aurelian has a temple dedicated to Sol Invictus on the third Events By Place Roman Empire Roman Emperor Aurelian is murdered by troops while preparing to invade Persia. Events By Place Roman Empire Emperor Probus suppresses the revolt of the usurper Proculus. Events By Place Roman Empire Emperor Probus suppresses the revolt of the usurper Proculus. Events By Place Roman Empire Constantius Chlorus marries Flavia Maximiana Theodora, stepdaughter of Maximian, after Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Events By Place Roman Empire Diocletian and Maximian meet in Milan on the five-year anniversary of their rule to discuss Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events By Place Roman Empire Diocletian and Maximian meet in Milan on the five-year anniversary of their rule to discuss Life prior to ascension Sima Zhong was born to Sima Yan and his wife Yang Yan in 259 while Sima Yan was still the assistant to his father the Cao Wei Events By Place Roman Empire Diocletian and Maximian meet in Milan on the five-year anniversary of their rule to discuss Events Roman Empire March 31 — After divorcing his wife Minervina Constantine marries Fausta the daughter of the retired Emperor Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events By Place Roman Empire Diocletian and Maximian meet in Milan on the five-year anniversary of their rule to discuss Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor For the art and photography gallery in New York called 291 see 291 (Art Gallery. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at For the art and photography gallery in New York called 291 see 291 (Art Gallery. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to For the art and photography gallery in New York called 291 see 291 (Art Gallery. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Events By place Roman Empire The Franks penetrate into what is now northern Belgium (approximate date Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Events By place Roman Empire The Franks penetrate into what is now northern Belgium (approximate date Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states For the article see Article 301 (Turkish penal code. Events By Place Roman Empire Emperor Diocletian issues his Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected For the article see Article 301 (Turkish penal code. Events By Place Roman Empire Emperor Diocletian issues his Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Events By Place Roman Empire Persuaded by Galerius, Diocletian launches the last major persecution of Christians Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Events By Place Roman Empire Persuaded by Galerius, Diocletian launches the last major persecution of Christians Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Events By Place Roman Empire The Roman colony of Konstanz is founded Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Events By Place Roman Empire The Roman colony of Konstanz is founded Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Events By Place Roman Empire The Roman colony of Konstanz is founded Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events By Place Roman Empire May 1 — Diocletian and Maximian, Emperors of Rome retire from office Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Events By Place Roman Empire The Roman colony of Konstanz is founded Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Events By Place Roman Empire May 1 — Diocletian and Maximian, Emperors of Rome retire from office Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events By Place Roman Empire July 25 — Constantine I is proclaimed Emperor by his troops Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Events By Place Roman Empire July 25 — Constantine I is proclaimed Emperor by his troops Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Events Roman Empire March 31 — After divorcing his wife Minervina Constantine marries Fausta the daughter of the retired Emperor Early career As Sima Yi 's youngest son Sima Lun had a number of minor titles during the Cao Wei regencies of his brothers Sima Shi and For the article see Article 301 (Turkish penal code. Events By Place Roman Empire Emperor Diocletian issues his Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected For the article see Article 301 (Turkish penal code. Events By Place Roman Empire Emperor Diocletian issues his As Prince of Yuzhang and crown prince Sima Chi was one of the youngest sons of Emperor Wu, the founding emperor of Jin by his Concubine Consort Wang Events Roman Empire March 31 — After divorcing his wife Minervina Constantine marries Fausta the daughter of the retired Emperor Events By Place Roman Empire May 5 — Galerius issues his Edict of Toleration ending Persecution of Christians Events Roman Empire March 31 — After divorcing his wife Minervina Constantine marries Fausta the daughter of the retired Emperor Events By Place Roman Empire February — Conference at Milan Constantine issues the Edict of Milan, ending all persecution Prior to becoming emperor Sima Ye was a son of Sima Yan (司馬晏 the Prince of Wu a son of Jin's founding emperor Emperor Wu. Events By Place Roman Empire February — Conference at Milan Constantine issues the Edict of Milan, ending all persecution Events By Place Roman Empire Constantine I issues an edict prohibiting the punishment of slaves by crucifixion and facial branding Events By Place Roman Empire February — Conference at Milan Constantine issues the Edict of Milan, ending all persecution Events By Place Europe March 1 — Crispus and Constantine II, sons of Roman Emperor Constantine I Events By Place Europe March 1 — Crispus and Constantine II, sons of Roman Emperor Constantine I Events By Place Europe Pharamond leads the Franks across the Rhine. Early career Sima Rui was born in 276 in the then-Jin capital Luoyang, as the son of Sima Jin (司馬覲 the Prince of Langye and his wife Princess Xiahou Wenji (夏侯文姬 Events By Place Europe March 1 — Crispus and Constantine II, sons of Roman Emperor Constantine I Events By Place Roman Empire Constantine I defeats the Sarmatians and claims the title of Sarmaticus Maximus. Events By Place Europe March 1 — Crispus and Constantine II, sons of Roman Emperor Constantine I Events By Place Asia The Former Zhao state is proclaimed China loses its territories to the north of Yang-tsé-kiang Events By Place Asia The Former Zhao state is proclaimed China loses its territories to the north of Yang-tsé-kiang Events By topic Technology The first evidence of Stirrups used during the ride (not only for gaining the saddle occurs in a Jin tomb Events By topic Technology The first evidence of Stirrups used during the ride (not only for gaining the saddle occurs in a Jin tomb Events By Place Roman Empire Constantine I defeats the Sarmatians and claims the title of Sarmaticus Maximus. Early life Sima Shao was born in 299 as the oldest son of his father Sima Rui, then the Prince of Langye by his lowly-born concubine Lady Xun, who then in Events By Place Roman Empire Constantine I defeats the Sarmatians and claims the title of Sarmaticus Maximus. Events By Place Roman Empire Gladiatorial combat is outlawed in the Roman Empire Events By Place Roman Empire Constantine I defeats the Sarmatians and claims the title of Sarmaticus Maximus. Events By Place Roman Empire Constantine I founds Constantinople and incorporates Byzantium into the new city Family background Sima Yan was born as the oldest son of Emperor Ming of Jin, who was Crown prince at that time by his wife Crown Princess Yu Wenjun Events By Place Roman Empire Gladiatorial combat is outlawed in the Roman Empire Events By Place Europe A large earthquake strikes Cyprus. Asia Goguryeo is invaded Events By Place Roman Empire Constantine I founds Constantinople and incorporates Byzantium into the new city Events By Place Roman Empire 19 September — Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar. Events By Place Roman Empire 19 September — Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar. Events By Place Europe A large earthquake strikes Cyprus. Asia Goguryeo is invaded Prior to reign Sima Yue was born in 322 as the second son of Emperor Ming, by his wife Empress Yu Wenjun. Events By Place Europe A large earthquake strikes Cyprus. Asia Goguryeo is invaded Events By Place Roman Empire Battle of Singara: The Roman Army of Constantius II is barely defeated by the Persian Army of Events By Place Roman Empire Emperor Constans travels to Britain, possibly for a military expedition against pirates Events By Place Roman Empire Battle of Singara: The Roman Army of Constantius II is barely defeated by the Persian Army of Prior to reign Sima Dan was born in 343 during the reign of his father Emperor Kang, by Empress Chu Suanzi, Emperor Kang's wife Events By Place Roman Empire Battle of Singara: The Roman Army of Constantius II is barely defeated by the Persian Army of Events By Place Roman Empire Julian the Apostate becomes Roman Emperor, and tries to restore paganism in the empire Events St Thomas visits Malayalam and assists the church there Events By Place Roman Empire Battle of Strasbourg: Caesar Julian leads Roman forces to victory against the Events By Place Roman Empire Battle of Strasbourg: Caesar Julian leads Roman forces to victory against the Events By Place Roman Empire Julian the Apostate becomes Roman Emperor, and tries to restore paganism in the empire Early life Sima Pi was born in 341 during the reign of his father Emperor Cheng of Jin, as Emperor Cheng's oldest son Events By Place Roman Empire Julian the Apostate becomes Roman Emperor, and tries to restore paganism in the empire Events By place Roman Empire July 21 — An earthquake and Tsunami devastates Crete, Alexandria Events By Place Roman Empire Julian gathers an army of 60000 men a fleet of fifty warships and a thousand transport boats Events By Place Roman Empire March 5 — Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 against the Events By Place Roman Empire March 5 — Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 against the Events By place Roman Empire July 21 — An earthquake and Tsunami devastates Crete, Alexandria Early life Sima Yi was born in 342 to Emperor Cheng and his Concubine Consort Zhou, who was also the mother of his only brother Sima Pi Events By place Roman Empire July 21 — An earthquake and Tsunami devastates Crete, Alexandria Events By Place Roman Empire Valentinian I defeats the Quadi and the Sarmates. Events By place Roman Empire July 21 — An earthquake and Tsunami devastates Crete, Alexandria Events By Place Roman Empire Valentinian I defeats the Quadi and the Sarmates. Early life Sima Yu was born in 320 as the youngest son of Emperor Yuan, by his favorite concubine Consort Zheng Achun (鄭阿春 Events By Place Roman Empire Valentinian I defeats the Quadi and the Sarmates. Events By Place Roman Empire Valentinian I defeats the Quadi and the Sarmates. Events By Place Roman Empire Quintus Aurelius Symmachus becomes Proconsul of Africa. Early life Sima Yao was born in 362 when his father Sima Yu was the Prince of Kuaiji and the prime minister for his grandnephew Emperor Ai. Events By Place Roman Empire Valentinian I defeats the Quadi and the Sarmates. Events By Place Western Roman Empire The Romans enlist the Franks and the Alemanni to defend the Rhine border Events By Place Roman Empire Quintus Aurelius Symmachus becomes Proconsul of Africa. Events By Place Roman Empire Valentinian I leaves Trier to repress the rebellious Quadi in Slovakia. Events By Place Roman Empire Many Goths appear on the Danube and request entry into the Roman Empire in their flight from the Events By Place Western Roman Empire The Romans enlist the Franks and the Alemanni to defend the Rhine border Early life Sima Dezong was the oldest son of Emperor Xiaowu, born of his Concubine Consort Chen Guinü in 382 Events By Place Western Roman Empire The Romans enlist the Franks and the Alemanni to defend the Rhine border Events By Place Europe Theodorid succeeds Wallia as king of the Visigoths. Events By Place Asia The Xiongnu occupy the Gansu area in China. Events By Place Western Roman Empire Stilicho recalls troops from the frontiers of the Roman Empire to Events By Place Western Roman Empire Stilicho recalls troops from the frontiers of the Roman Empire to Events By Place Western Roman Empire Stilicho orders the Sibylline Books burned Events By Place Western Roman Empire Stilicho orders the Sibylline Books burned Events By Place Europe Theodorid succeeds Wallia as king of the Visigoths. Early life Sima Dewen was born to Emperor Xiaowu of Jin and his Concubine Consort Chen Guinü in 386 as their second son four years after Consort Events By Place Europe Theodorid succeeds Wallia as king of the Visigoths. Events By Place Europe Pharamond leads the Franks across the Rhine. Events By Place Europe Theodorid succeeds Wallia as king of the Visigoths. Events By Place Europe Pharamond leads the Franks across the Rhine. The War of the Eight Princes or Rebellion of the Eight Kings or Rebellion of the Eight Princes ( was a civil war for power among princes or kings ( For the city see Wuhu. For the history of each of the Wu Hu tribes see Sixteen Kingdoms. The Battle of Fei River or “Feishui” ( was a battle in 383, where Fu Jiān (T The Butterfly Lovers or Liang Zhu is a Chinese Legend about the tragic romance between two lovers Liang Shanbo and Six Dynasties ( Chinese: 六朝 Pinyin: Liù Cháo is a collective noun for six Chinese dynasties during the periods of the Three Kingdoms ( The Sixteen Kingdoms ( or less commonly the Sixteen States, were a collection of numerous short-lived sovereign states in China proper and its neighboring areas Chinese sovereign is the ruler of a particular period in ancient China. The following is a list of tributaries of Imperial China. Chronological list Many entities have paid Tribute to Imperial China The Song Dynasty (宋朝 Pinyin: Sòng cháo Wade-Giles: Sung ( 420 – 479) was first of the four Southern Dynasties in China The Southern dynasties 南朝 ( nanchao in Pinyin: nán cháo comprise the Liu Song, Southern Qi, Liang Dynasty and Chen The Northern Wei Dynasty (北魏 Pinyin: běi wèi 386 - 534) also known as the Tuoba Wei (拓拔魏 Later Wei (後魏 or The Northern Dynasties (北朝 běi cháo included Northern Wei Dynasty, Eastern Wei Dynasty, Western Wei Dynasty, Northern Qi Dynasty, Romance of the Three Kingdoms ( written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, is a Chinese Historical novel based upon events in Ge Hong ( 284–364 Courtesy name Zhichuan (稚川 was a minor southern official during the Jìn Dynasty (263-420 best known for his interest in The Three Kingdoms period ( is a period in the History of China, part of an era of disunity called the Six Dynasties following immediately the loss of The following is a Chronology of the dynasties in Chinese history. This article is about the Southern and Northern Dynasties in China.