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The Later Yan ' onMouseout='HidePop("81271")' href="http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/383">383

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-Roman Empire:* January 19—Arcadius is elevated to Emperor.* Roman troops in Britain proclaim Magnus Maximus Emperor. He crosses over to the continent and makes Trier his capital...

407

For the cars, see Peugeot 407 and Bristol 407.-Western Roman Empire:* Gratianus is assassinated, and Constantine III takes his place at the head of the mutinous Roman garrison in Britain. Having been proclaimed the new Roman Emperor by his troops, he leads many of the Roman military...

or 409

409

-Western Roman Empire:* Constantine III's general Gerontius revolts in Hispania, and elevates his own candidate for emperor, Maximus.* The Vandals, Alans and Suevi break through Constantine III's garrisons into Hispania...

) was a Murong

Murong

Murong is a Chinese compound surname. It is mostly known as the family name of the Chinese/Xianbei states Former Yan, Later Yan, Western Yan, and Southern Yan, where it first originated...

Xianbei

The Xianbei were a significant nomadic people residing in Manchuria and eastern Mongolia, or Xianbei Shan.-Origins:The Xianbei were descendants of the Donghu, which used to be believed to represent the “Eastern Hu” based on the Chinese record...

state, locate in north-east of current China, during the era of Sixteen Kingdoms

Sixteen Kingdoms

The Sixteen Kingdoms , or less commonly the Sixteen States, were a collection of numerous short-lived sovereign states in China proper and its neighboring areas from 304 to 439 AD after the retreat of the Jin Dynasty to South China and before the establishment of the Northern Dynasties...

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China

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The Later Yan ' onMouseout='HidePop("81271")' href="http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/383">383

383

-Roman Empire:* January 19—Arcadius is elevated to Emperor.* Roman troops in Britain proclaim Magnus Maximus Emperor. He crosses over to the continent and makes Trier his capital...

407

For the cars, see Peugeot 407 and Bristol 407.-Western Roman Empire:* Gratianus is assassinated, and Constantine III takes his place at the head of the mutinous Roman garrison in Britain. Having been proclaimed the new Roman Emperor by his troops, he leads many of the Roman military...

or 409

409

-Western Roman Empire:* Constantine III's general Gerontius revolts in Hispania, and elevates his own candidate for emperor, Maximus.* The Vandals, Alans and Suevi break through Constantine III's garrisons into Hispania...

) was a Murong

Murong

Murong is a Chinese compound surname. It is mostly known as the family name of the Chinese/Xianbei states Former Yan, Later Yan, Western Yan, and Southern Yan, where it first originated...

Xianbei

The Xianbei were a significant nomadic people residing in Manchuria and eastern Mongolia, or Xianbei Shan.-Origins:The Xianbei were descendants of the Donghu, which used to be believed to represent the “Eastern Hu” based on the Chinese record...

state, locate in north-east of current China, during the era of Sixteen Kingdoms

Sixteen Kingdoms

The Sixteen Kingdoms , or less commonly the Sixteen States, were a collection of numerous short-lived sovereign states in China proper and its neighboring areas from 304 to 439 AD after the retreat of the Jin Dynasty to South China and before the establishment of the Northern Dynasties...

in China

China

China is a cultural region, an ancient civilization, and, depending on perspective, a national or multinational entity extending over a large area in East Asia....

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All rulers of the Later Yan declared themselves "emperors

Chinese nobility

The nobility of China were an important feature of traditional social and political organization of the Chinese civilization. While the concepts of hereditary titles and noble families were featured as early as the semi-mythical early historical period, a settled system of nobility was established...

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Rulers of the Later Yan

Temple name Temple name Temple names are commonly used when naming most Chinese, Korean , and Vietnamese royalty. They should not be confused with era names. Compared to posthumous names, the use of temple names is more exclusive... s	Posthumous name Posthumous name A posthumous name is an honorary name given to royalty, nobles, and sometimes others, in some cultures after the person's death. The posthumous name is commonly used when naming royalty of China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan.... s	Family names and given name Chinese name Personal names in Chinese culture follow a number of conventions different from those of personal names in Western cultures. Most noticeably, a Chinese name is written with the family name first and the given name next, therefore "John-Paul Smith" as a Chinese name would be "Smith John-Paul". For...	Durations of reigns	Era names and their according durations
Chinese convention: use family name and given name
Shizu (世祖 Shìzǔ)	Wucheng (武成 Wǔchéng)	慕容垂 Mùróng Chuí Murong Chui Murong Chui , courtesy name Daoming , formally Emperor Wucheng of Yan was a great general of the Chinese/Xianbei state Former Yan who later became the founding emperor of Later Yan...	384 384 -Roman Empire:* The Forum of Theodosius I is built in Constantinople.* Quintus Aurelius Symmachus becomes urban prefect of Rome.* An edict of Theodosius closes pagan temples in the Nile Valley.* Stilicho marries Serena, the niece of Theodosius.-Asia:... -396 396 - Western Roman Empire :* The Romans enlist the Franks and the Alemanni to defend the Rhine border.- Eastern Roman Empire :* The Visigoths plundered Corinth, Argos and Sparta then withdrew to Epirus before the Roman army under Stilicho....	Yanwang (燕王 Yànwáng) 384 384 -Roman Empire:* The Forum of Theodosius I is built in Constantinople.* Quintus Aurelius Symmachus becomes urban prefect of Rome.* An edict of Theodosius closes pagan temples in the Nile Valley.* Stilicho marries Serena, the niece of Theodosius.-Asia:... -386 386 -Roman Empire:* Theodosius I concludes peace with Persia, dividing Armenia between them.* Theodosius I begins to rebuild the present-day Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls.... Jianxing (建興 Jiànxīng) 386 386 -Roman Empire:* Theodosius I concludes peace with Persia, dividing Armenia between them.* Theodosius I begins to rebuild the present-day Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls.... -396 396 - Western Roman Empire :* The Romans enlist the Franks and the Alemanni to defend the Rhine border.- Eastern Roman Empire :* The Visigoths plundered Corinth, Argos and Sparta then withdrew to Epirus before the Roman army under Stilicho....
Liezong (烈宗 Lièzōng)	Huimin (惠愍 Huìmǐn)	慕容寶 Mùróng Bǎo Murong Bao Murong Bao , courtesy name Daoyou , formally Emperor Huimin of Yan , was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei state Later Yan. He inherited from his father Murong Chui a sizable empire but lost most of it within a span of a year, and would be dead in less than three, a victim of a rebellion by his...	396 396 - Western Roman Empire :* The Romans enlist the Franks and the Alemanni to defend the Rhine border.- Eastern Roman Empire :* The Visigoths plundered Corinth, Argos and Sparta then withdrew to Epirus before the Roman army under Stilicho.... -398 398 - Western Roman Empire :* An imperial edict obliges Roman landowners to yield 1/3 of their fields to the barbarians who have been settled in the Empire.* Honorius marries, in quick succession, Stilicho's daughters Maria and Thermantia.- Deaths :...	Yongkang (永康 Yǒngkāng) 396 396 - Western Roman Empire :* The Romans enlist the Franks and the Alemanni to defend the Rhine border.- Eastern Roman Empire :* The Visigoths plundered Corinth, Argos and Sparta then withdrew to Epirus before the Roman army under Stilicho.... -398 398 - Western Roman Empire :* An imperial edict obliges Roman landowners to yield 1/3 of their fields to the barbarians who have been settled in the Empire.* Honorius marries, in quick succession, Stilicho's daughters Maria and Thermantia.- Deaths :...
Unknown	Unknown	蘭汗/兰汗 Lán Hàn Lan Han Lan Han was an official of the Chinese/Xianbei state Later Yan, who killed the emperor Murong Bao in 398 and briefly took over the regime before being killed by Murong Bao's son Murong Sheng ....	398 398 - Western Roman Empire :* An imperial edict obliges Roman landowners to yield 1/3 of their fields to the barbarians who have been settled in the Empire.* Honorius marries, in quick succession, Stilicho's daughters Maria and Thermantia.- Deaths :...	Qinglong (青龍/青龙 Qīnglóng) 398 398 - Western Roman Empire :* An imperial edict obliges Roman landowners to yield 1/3 of their fields to the barbarians who have been settled in the Empire.* Honorius marries, in quick succession, Stilicho's daughters Maria and Thermantia.- Deaths :...
Zhongzong (中宗 Zhōngzōng)	Zhaowu (昭武 Zhāowǔ)	慕容盛 Mùróng Shèng Murong Sheng Murong Sheng , courtesy name Daoyun , formally Emperor Zhaowu of Yan , was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei state Later Yan. He was the oldest son of Murong Bao , and after Murong Bao was killed by Lan Han avenged his father in a coup and took the throne...	398 398 - Western Roman Empire :* An imperial edict obliges Roman landowners to yield 1/3 of their fields to the barbarians who have been settled in the Empire.* Honorius marries, in quick succession, Stilicho's daughters Maria and Thermantia.- Deaths :... -401 401 -Byzantine Empire:* Arcadius sends many gifts to the Hunnish chieftain Uldin in appreciation of his victory over the Goths and Gainas. Arcadius then allies himself with the Huns.-Western Roman Empire:...	Jianping (建平 Jiànpíng) 398 398 - Western Roman Empire :* An imperial edict obliges Roman landowners to yield 1/3 of their fields to the barbarians who have been settled in the Empire.* Honorius marries, in quick succession, Stilicho's daughters Maria and Thermantia.- Deaths :... Changle (長樂 Chánglè) 399 399 - Western Roman Empire :* Flavius Mallius Theodorus becomes Roman consul.* Gladiatorial schools in Rome are closed by order of the Emperor Honorius.- Eastern Roman Empire :... -401 401 -Byzantine Empire:* Arcadius sends many gifts to the Hunnish chieftain Uldin in appreciation of his victory over the Goths and Gainas. Arcadius then allies himself with the Huns.-Western Roman Empire:...
Unknown	Zhaowen (昭文 Zhaowén)	慕容熙 Mùróng Xī Murong Xi Murong Xi , courtesy name Daowen , formally Emperor Zhaowen of Yan , was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei state Later Yan. He was one of the youngest sons of Murong Chui , and after the death of his nephew Murong Sheng became emperor due to his affair with Murong Sheng's mother, Empress...	401 401 -Byzantine Empire:* Arcadius sends many gifts to the Hunnish chieftain Uldin in appreciation of his victory over the Goths and Gainas. Arcadius then allies himself with the Huns.-Western Roman Empire:... -407 407 For the cars, see Peugeot 407 and Bristol 407.-Western Roman Empire:* Gratianus is assassinated, and Constantine III takes his place at the head of the mutinous Roman garrison in Britain. Having been proclaimed the new Roman Emperor by his troops, he leads many of the Roman military...	Guangshi (光始 Guāngshǐ) 401 401 -Byzantine Empire:* Arcadius sends many gifts to the Hunnish chieftain Uldin in appreciation of his victory over the Goths and Gainas. Arcadius then allies himself with the Huns.-Western Roman Empire:... -406 406 -Western Roman Empire:Roman legions in Britain mutiny against Honorius and select Marcus as new emperor. He is soon assassinated and replaced by Gratianus.... Jianshi (建始 Jiànshǐ) 407 407 For the cars, see Peugeot 407 and Bristol 407.-Western Roman Empire: Gratianus is assassinated, and Constantine III takes his place at the head of the mutinous Roman garrison in Britain. Having been proclaimed the new Roman Emperor by his troops, he leads many of the Roman military...
Unknown	Huiyi (惠懿 Huìyì)	慕容雲/慕容云 Mùróng Yún¹ or 高雲/高云 Gāo Yún¹	407 407 For the cars, see Peugeot 407 and Bristol 407.-Western Roman Empire:* Gratianus is assassinated, and Constantine III takes his place at the head of the mutinous Roman garrison in Britain. Having been proclaimed the new Roman Emperor by his troops, he leads many of the Roman military... -409 409 -Western Roman Empire:* Constantine III's general Gerontius revolts in Hispania, and elevates his own candidate for emperor, Maximus.* The Vandals, Alans and Suevi break through Constantine III's garrisons into Hispania...	Zhengshi (正始 Zhèngshǐ) 407 407 For the cars, see Peugeot 407 and Bristol 407.-Western Roman Empire:* Gratianus is assassinated, and Constantine III takes his place at the head of the mutinous Roman garrison in Britain. Having been proclaimed the new Roman Emperor by his troops, he leads many of the Roman military... -409 409 -Western Roman Empire:* Constantine III's general Gerontius revolts in Hispania, and elevates his own candidate for emperor, Maximus.* The Vandals, Alans and Suevi break through Constantine III's garrisons into Hispania...
1 The family name of Gao Yun was changed to Murong when he was adopted by the royal family. If Gao Yun was counted as a ruler of the Later Yan, the state would end in 409. It ended in 407 otherwise.