| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 孙瑾, 孫瑾, Sūn Jǐn |
| Nickname | Crown Prince of Eastern Wu (东吴皇太子 / 孙皓长子) |
| Other name | Tôn Cẩn |
| INFORMATION | |
| Born | c. 260s AD |
| Birth Place | Jianye (建业; Nanjing, Jiangsu) |
| Death Reason | Natural causes (survived into Western Jin as Marquis of Guiming) |
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| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Eastern Wu / Western Jin |
| Battles | Conquest of Wu by Jin (280 AD) |
Biography & Historical Record
Sun Jin (孙瑾, 孫瑾, Tôn Cẩn; c. 260s–?) was the final imperial Crown Prince of Eastern Wu. He was the eldest biological son of Sun Hao (孙皓), born to his primary consort Empress Teng (滕皇后).
In 269 AD, Sun Hao created Sun Jin as Imperial Crown Prince amidst lavish imperial rites in Jianye. When the massive six-pronged invasion of Western Jin crossed the Yangtze in 280 AD, Sun Jin accompanied Sun Hao in offering unconditional surrender to Jin commander Wang Jun. Brought to Luoyang, Jin Emperor Wu Sima Yan treated the former Wu crown prince magnanimously, conferring upon him the peerage of Junior Marquis (Zhonglang) and allowing the family to reside peacefully in the northern capital.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Chapter 120: When Sun Hao ties himself with ropes and surrenders Jianye, Crown Prince Sun Jin (孙瑾) stands at his side, concluding the 60-year saga of the Three Kingdoms.
Sun Jin (孙瑾) — Historical & Literary Timeline
Created Crown Prince
Formally established as Heir Apparent of Eastern Wu.
Surrender & Move to Luoyang
Surrenders to Western Jin, ending the Three Kingdoms era.
See historical sources cited below.
Key Relationships
Family
In Historical Accounts
- Sanguozhi (三国志): Volume 48 (Three Rulers of Wu, Sun Hao): "In the first month of the first year of Jianheng, son Jin was established as Crown Prince."
In History
Summary
- Sun Jin (孙瑾, Tôn Cẩn) was Crown Prince of Eastern Wu and son of Sun Hao.
Historical Record
- Sanguozhi Volume 48 (Book of Wu 3).
- Book of Jin Volume 3.
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