Murong Huang

founding ruler of the Chinese/Xianbei state Former Yan

297 CE to 348 CE

Murong Huang (297–348), courtesy name Yuanzhen, formally Prince Wenming of (Former) Yan is a ruler of the Chinese/Xianbei state Former Yan and the commonly recognized founder of the state.

When he first succeeds his father Murong Hui in 333, he carries the Jin Dynasty (265-420)-bestowed title Duke of Liaodong, but in 337 claims the title of Prince of Yan, which is traditionally viewed as the founding date of Former Yan.

(Emperor Cheng of Jin does retroactively recognize Murong Huang's princely title in 341 after much debate among Jin officials.)

After his son Murong Jun completely breaks away from Jin and claims the title of emperor in 353, he is posthumously honored as Emperor Wenming of (Former) Yan with the temple name Taizu.

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