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Feng Hong

died 438 · 5th century · Also known as Emperor Zhaocheng of Northern Yan

Feng Hong was the last ruler of the Northern Yan state in the Liaoxi region, seizing power in 430 after killing many of his brother Feng Ba's sons. Besieged by the Northern Wei, he fled in 436 to Goguryeo, which received him but grew wary of his ambitions. King Jangsu of Goguryeo had him killed in 438.

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