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Wei Gai

d. 328

Jin dynasty general (died 328)

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About Wei Gai

Wei Gai was a Chinese military personnel.

Life Wei Gai originated from Yinpan county (陰盀縣; northwest of present-day Changwu County, Shaanxi), Jingzhao Commandery. In 301, when the Prince of Hejian, Sima Yong raised an army to suppress the usurper, Sima Lun, Wei Gai joined his staff as a military commander.

In July 311, when the Han-Zhao dynasty attacked the Jin capital, Luoyang, Wei Gai followed his elder kinsman, Wei Jun to rescue the city and led troops to defend Jinyong city (ι‡‘ε’‰εŸŽ; near Luoyang, Henan). As a result, Jinyong was spared from disaster that befell Luoyang, and after the Han forces withdrew, many of the survivors sought refuge with Wei Gai.

In 326, when the Later Zhao generals, Huang Xiu (黃秀) and Bo Cheng (εΈ›ζˆ) attacked Zancheng (ι…‡εŸŽ; in present-day Laohekou, Hubei), Wei Gai led his followers to retreat to Xiangyang. Afterwards, he was appointed the Inspector of Yong province.

In 327, the general, Su Jun began his rebellion against the imperial court. Wei Gai sided with the loyalists and brought his army to reinforce Jiankang. In 328, Wei Gai marched to Shitou City under the command of the Inspector of Jing province. However, before Su Jun's defeat, Wei Gai became ill and decided to return to Xiangyang. He died en route and was buried in Wuling, while his nephew, Wei Xiong (魏雄) succeeded him.

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Important facts

Died
328
Occupation
Nationality

Frequently asked questions

Who was Wei Gai?

jin dynasty general (died 328)

When did Wei Gai die?

Wei Gai died in 328.

What was Wei Gai's occupation?

Wei Gai was a military personnel.

What nationality was Wei Gai?

Wei Gai was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Wei Gai

Β· Wikidata: Q24870166

Β· DBpedia: Wei Gai

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