Overview
Zhou Jiong was a Liang and Chen general.
Other names
| Type | English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate name | Wenzhao | 文昭 | Wénzhāo |
Life and dates
Attested activity
- AD 535 to AD 569 Liang Datong eraDirectly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 3
- AD 561 天嘉二年Directly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 155
- AD 566 天康元年Directly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 157
- AD 569 太建元年Directly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 158
- AD 547 太清元年Directly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 144
- AD 552 承聖元年Directly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 151
Family
Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.
- Descendant of Zhou Qiang (彊)grandfather 祖 · paternal line · 2 generationsDirectly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 140
- Child of Zhou Lingqi (靈起)father 父Directly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 141
- Kinship Role documented relatives · Count 2 · Person Ids Zhou Qiang (彊), Zhou Lingqi (靈起)Directly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 140
Career and standing
- administrator of Yiyang 弋陽太守Appointed · From Source Date: Text: 太清元年 · Western Year: AD 547Dated from the passage context · Book of Chen 13, passage 144
- inspector of Dingzhou 定州刺史AppointedDirectly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 154
- inspector of Jiangzhou 江州刺史Appointed · From Source Date: Text: 承聖元年 · Western Year: AD 552Dated from the passage context · Book of Chen 13, passage 151
- Titles direct-communication scattered-cavalry gentleman, red-robed palace attendant, administrator of Yiyang, administrator of Xiyang, inspector of Gaozhou, inspector of Jiangzhou, inspector of Dingzhou, dragon-prancing generalDirectly stated · Book of Chen 13, passages 143-145, 147, 151, 154, 158
- Earl of XilingDirectly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 145
Places and affiliations
- Ancheng, RunanDirectly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 139
Events and relationships
- Event suppression of Hua Jiao · Date Source Date: Text: Tiankang year 1 · Western Year: AD 566 · Historical event · ParticipantDated from the passage context · Book of Chen 13, passage 157
- Event battle at Fanshan · Result defeated Ren Yue and killed Chiluo Zitong and Zhao Jialou · Historical event · ParticipantDated from the passage context · Book of Chen 13, passages 149-150
- Event campaign against Zhou Di under Wang Lin · Result defeated and captured by Hou Andu · Historical event · ParticipantDirectly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 153
- Event raid on Qi’an · Result captured and beheaded Hou Simu · Historical event · ParticipantDated from the passage context · Book of Chen 13, passage 146
Assessments and attributes
- bold, chivalrous, spirited, and talented as a commanderMode narratorDirectly stated · Book of Chen 13, passage 142
References in the histories
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