| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 司马伦, 司馬倫, Sīmǎ Lún |
| Nickname | Prince of Zhao (赵王, Triệu Vương) |
| Other name | Tư Mã Luân |
| Courtesy name | Ziyi (子彝, Tử Di) |
| INFORMATION | |
| Born | c. 240 AD |
| Birth Place | Wen County, Henei (河内温县; Hà Nội Ôn huyện) |
| Died | 301 AD |
| Death Reason | Forced to commit suicide by drinking poisoned wine (301 AD) |
| FAMILY | |
| Father | |
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| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Cao Wei (曹魏), Western Jin Dynasty (西晋) |
| Battles | War of the Eight Princes (300–301 AD) |
Sima Lun — Biography & Historical Record
Sima Lun (司马伦, Tư Mã Luân), courtesy name Ziyi, was the ninth and youngest son of Sima Yi and Prince of Zhao. In 300 AD, Sima Lun executed Empress Jia Nanfeng and seized complete control of the court. In 301 AD, he usurped the imperial throne from Emperor Hui of Jin. His corrupt reign provoked a coalition led by Sima Jiong, Sima Ying, and Sima Yong, resulting in Sima Lun’s overthrow and forced suicide by poison in 301 AD.
Role of Sima Lun in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Usurping the imperial crown in Luoyang, Sima Lun’s tyranny sparked a massive nationwide uprising of imperial princes that destroyed his regime.
Sima Lun — Historical & Literary Timeline
301 AD
Usurpation & Overthrow
Sima Lun was defeated by the allied princes and executed with poisoned wine.
For detailed historical records, archives, and official chronicles, explore Sima Lun on Wikipedia.
Key Relationships of Sima Lun
Family
- Father: Sima Yi (司马懿, Tư Mã Ý)
- Mother: Lady Bai (柏夫人, Bách phu nhân)
- Spouse: Not recorded in historical chronicles
- Children: Sima Fu, Sima Qian
- Relatives: Sima Shi, Sima Zhao, Sima Liang (brothers), Sun Xiu (confidant / minister)
Allies & Associates
- Allegiance: Cao Wei (曹魏), Western Jin Dynasty (西晋)
In Novel
Chapter 120
- Sima Lun (司马伦, Tư Mã Luân): Usurping the imperial crown in Luoyang, Sima Lun's tyranny sparked a massive nationwide uprising of imperial princes that destroyed his regime.
In History
Summary
- Sima Lun (司马伦, Tư Mã Luân) was the only prince of the Eight Princes to formally usurp the imperial throne of Jin.
Historical Timeline
- 301 AD — Usurpation & Overthrow: Sima Lun was defeated by the allied princes and executed with poisoned wine.
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