Chinese emperors killed in battle
8 of the 365 emperors were killed in battle (2.2%). All are listed in chronological order.
Causes of death are classified one by one from the annals and biographies of the official histories. Assassination, execution, death in battle and suicide together are counted as violent deaths.
All 8
| # | Emperor | Reign | Age at death |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wang MangXin · 9–23王莽 Wáng Mǎng | 9–23 | 68 |
| 2 | Gongsun ShuChengjia · 25–36公孫述 Gōngsūn Shù | 25–36 | — |
| 3 | Fu PiFormer Qin · 385–386前秦哀平帝 Qián Qín Āipíngdì苻丕 Fú Pī | 385–386 | — |
| 4 | Fu ChongFormer Qin · 394前秦末帝 Qián Qín Mòdì苻崇 Fú Chóng | 394 | — |
| 5 | Yuan HaoNorthern Wei · 529元顥 Yuán Hào | 529 | — |
| 6 | Emperor Mo of JinJin · 1234金末帝 Jīn Mòdì完顏承麟 Wányán Chénglín | 1234 | — |
| 7 | Chen YouliangChen Han · 1360–1363陳友諒 Chén Yǒuliàng | 1360–1363 | 44 |
| 8 | Zhang XianzhongXi · 1644–1647大西大順帝 Dà Xī Dàshùndì張獻忠 Zhāng Xiànzhōng | 1644–1647 | 42 |