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Murong De

336–405 · 4th century

Murong De was a Xianbei prince, younger brother of Murong Chui of Later Yan, and founder of Southern Yan. When Northern Wei took the Later Yan capital Zhongshan in 397, he led followers south, proclaimed himself King of Yan in 398 and later emperor, ruling from Guanggu in Shandong until his death.

Murong De
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Later YanSouthern Yan

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