Yuchujian
Last 1st century Chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire
About Yuchujian
Yuchujian (; - died 93 AD) was a chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire. He succeeded his brother, the Northern Chanyu, upon his defeat in 91 AD by the Han dynasty. Yuchujian settled at Yiwu near modern Hami and surrendered to the Han dynasty. In 93 AD, Yuchujian rebelled and fled to the north. He was convinced to return by Ren Shang and Wang Fu but died on the way back.
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Who was Yuchujian?
Last 1st century Chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire
When did Yuchujian die?
Yuchujian died in AD 93.
What nationality was Yuchujian?
Yuchujian's recorded nationality: Xiongnu.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yuchujian. https://biography.guide/yuchujian/
MLA: "Yuchujian." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/yuchujian/.
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