Fu Hong Explained

Fu Hong
苻洪
Emperor of Former Qin (posthumously)
Full Name:Fú Hóng (苻洪)
Birth Name:Pú Hóng (蒲洪)
Birth Date:317
Father:Pu Huaigui
Succession:ruler of Former Qin
Reign:350
Successor:Fu Jian
Regnal Name:Grand General, Grand Chanyu, Prince of Three Qins (大將軍 大單于 三秦王)
Temple Name:Taizu (太祖)
Posthumous Name:Emperor Huiwu (惠武皇帝)

Fu Hong (284–350), originally named Pu Hong, courtesy name Guangshi, was the father of founding emperor of the Former Qin dynasty, Fu Jiàn (Emperor Jingmimg). In 350, Fu Hong proclaimed himself the Prince of Three Qins, receiving a prophecy willed him to become King . In the same year, he was poisoned by his subordinate Ma Qiu, who was then executed by Fu Jiàn, who took over Fu Hong's army. He was posthumously honored as the Emperor Huiwu of (Former) Qin with the temple name Taizu (太祖).[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Shiliuguo Chunqiu. 4. 前秦錄. Former Qin. Tsui Hung.
  2. Book: Fang Xuanling

    . Book of Jin. 112. 苻洪 苻健 苻生. Fu Hong Fu Jian Fu Sheng. Fang Xuanling. Fang Xuanling.