Wang Gong (Jin dynasty)
Wang Gong | |
|---|---|
| 王恭 | |
| Inspector of Two Provinces of Yan and Qing (兗‧青二州刺史) | |
| In office 390 – 398 | |
| Monarch | Emperor Xiaowu of Jin/Emperor An of Jin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 350s |
| Died | 13 October 398 |
| Relations | Wang Fahui (younger sister) |
| Parent | Wang Yun (father) |
| Courtesy name | Xiaobo (孝伯) |
| Childhood name | A'ning (阿寧) |
| Posthumous name | Zhongjian (忠簡) |
Wang Gong (350s – 13 October 398), courtesy name Xiaobo, was a consort kin and military general of the Jin dynasty (266–420). He was the brother-in-law of Emperor Xiaowu of Jin through his younger sister, Empress Wang Fahui. Wang was given command over the northern border provinces of Yan and Qing, and after Xiaowu's son, Emperor An ascended the throne in 396, he used his armies to lead two insurrections against the regent, Sima Daozi, who he accused of elevating corrupt officials to positions of power. The first insurrection in 397 concluded with Wang forcing Sima Daozi to execute his trusted advisor, Wang Guobao. However, his second insurrection the following year saw him betrayed by his general, Liu Laozhi, leading to his capture and execution.