He Chong (Jin dynasty)

He Chong (292 – 21 February 346), courtesy name Cidao, was a Chinese minister of the Jin dynasty (266–420). After the death of Prime Minister Wang Dao in 339, He Chong became one of Emperor Cheng of Jin's most influential advisors. He Chong feuded with the imperial uncles, Yu Bing and Yu Yi over the successions of Emperor Cheng and Emperor Kang, as He Chong backed the emperors' respective sons to take the throne while the Yu brothers supported their nephews. In 345, following the deaths of the Yu brothers, He Chong played an instrumental role in Huan Wen's rise to power when he recommended him to succeed Yu Yi's position of Inspector of Jingzhou.

He Chong
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Manager of the Affairs of the Masters of Writing (錄尚書事)
In office
339 (339)–346 (346)
MonarchEmperor Cheng of Jin/Emperor Kang of Jin/Emperor Mu of Jin
Inspector of Yangzhou (揚州刺史)
In office
343 (343)–346 (346)
MonarchEmperor Mu of Jin
Personal details
Born292
Died346
RelationsHe Zhun (brother)
Parent
  • He Zhen (father)
Courtesy nameCidao (次道)
PeerageMarquis of Dunxiang (都亭侯)
Posthumous nameDuke of Wenmu (文穆公)
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