Emperor Kang of Jin China

Emperor Kang of Jin China (321 or 322-November 17 344) was an emperor of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (265-420). He was a son of Emperor Ming and younger brother (from the same mother) of Emperor Cheng.

Various character and romanization representations

• Simplified Chinese character 晋康帝
• Traditional Chinese character 晉康帝
• Pinyin. Jìn Kāngdì
• Wade-Giles Chin K`ang-ti

Timeline

• November 23 326: Sima Yue, then Emperor Kang of Jin China, was titled Prince of Wu
• 327-328: Rebellion of Su Jun and Zu Yue.
• January 14 328: Sima Yu, Prince of Longya and then Emperor Jianwen of Jin China, was given Huiji Commandry and hence became Prince of Huiji. Prince of Wu (Sima Yue) was given Longya Commandry and became Prince of Longya.

Personal information

Family name	Sima (司馬 py. Sīmǎ) in Chinese
Given name	Yue (岳 py. yuè)
Era names	Jianyuan (建元 Jiànyuán) 343-345
Father	Emperor Ming
Mother
Wife	Xu Suanzi (褚蒜子) (323 or 324-July 5 384, marriage before accession of Emperor Kang), revered Queen Xian (献皇后, literary meaning: the dedicated or enlightened queen)
Major concubines
Children	Emperor Mu of Jin China
Duration of reign	July 27, 342 to November 17, 344
Tomb	Chongping Tomb ch. 崇平陵, believed to be near Nanjing
Temple name
Courtesy name	世同, py. Shìtóng;, literay meaning: "genesis commune"
Posthumous name	康, py. Kāng, literary meaning: "prosperous"

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