An Lushan
Chinese general and emperor of Yan
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- Fame55.5
- Momentum0.0
- Business Professionals rank#175
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Lived 703–757, aged 54
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Updated 2026-06-09
A Tang dynasty general who turned the empire's frontier defenses inward: his 755 rebellion killed millions, broke the dynasty's spine, and opened the door for Chang'an's sacking by Tibet.
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An Lushan was of Sogdian and Göktürk origin and built his reputation defending the Tang northeast from Khitan raids. Frequent trips to the capital won him the favor of Emperor Xuanzong and Chancellor Li Linfu; by 751 he commanded three prefectures. After Li Linfu's death in 753, rivalry with General Geshu Han and Chancellor Yang Guozhong cracked the court open. He revolted in late 755, took Luoyang within weeks, and declared himself emperor of the Yan dynasty in early 756. His generals pressed the war while he stayed behind palace walls, health collapsing, temper turning murderous. In early 75…
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