Murong Yao
Western Yan emperor
About Murong Yao
Lived 350 – 386 (aged 35–36).
Murong Yao (; died 386), also known as Murong Wang (慕容望), was an emperor of the Xianbei-led Western Yan dynasty of China. He was the son of Murong Chong (Emperor Wei), the son of the Former Yan emperor Murong Jun.
Murong Chong was killed in 386 by his general, Han Yan (韓延) after he, against his people's desire to return to their homeland, wanted to settle in Chang'an. Two intervening brief reigns by Duan Sui and Murong Yi took place, but after Murong Tao (慕容韜) killed Murong Yi, Murong Tao's brother Murong Heng (慕容恆), who did not approve of Murong Tao's actions, supported Murong Yao as emperor. However, the people did not favor Murong Yao. They abandoned him in favor of general Murong Yong, who then killed Murong Yao in a coup and replaced him with Murong Zhong, the son of Western Yan's founder Murong Hong the Prince of Jibei.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Murong Yao?
Western Yan emperor
When was Murong Yao born?
Murong Yao was born in 350.
When did Murong Yao die?
Murong Yao died in 386.
What nationality was Murong Yao?
Murong Yao's recorded nationality: Western Yan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Murong Yao. https://biography.guide/murong-yao/
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