Rulers of the Western Jin Dynasty, 266-318

Founding Ancestors of the Western Jin

Sima Yi (179-251)

Prime Minister (declined title) 18 Feb 249

73 sui at death 7 Sep 251

Posthumously designated Emperor Xuan 9 Feb 266



Sima Shi (208-255)

General in Chief 30 Jan 252

48 sui at death 23 Mar 255

Posthumously designated Emperor Jing on 9 Feb 266



Sima Zhao (211-265)

Duke of Jin, Chancellor Jun/Jul 258

King of Chin 5 Jul 264

55 sui at death 6 Sep 265

Posthumously designated Emperor Wen 9 Feb 266



Rulers of the Western Jin Dynasty, 266-318

1. Sima Yan (236-290) Emperor Wu, reg. 8 Feb 266

55 sui at death 16 May 290



2. Sima Zhong (259-307) Emperor Hui, reg. 16 May 290

48 sui at death 8 Jan 307



3. Sima Chi (284-313) Emperor Huai, reg. 11 Jan 307

30 sui when killed 12 Feb 313



4. Sima Ye (300-318) Emperor Min, reg. 7 Jun 313

18 sui when killed 7 Feb 318