264 facts for kids

Jiang Wei

The year 264 was a special kind of year called a leap year. It started on a Friday. This year was a time of big changes in ancient China, especially during the period known as the Three Kingdoms.

What Happened in 264?

China's Three Kingdoms

Ancient China in 264 was divided into three main kingdoms. These were the Cao Wei kingdom in the north, the Shu Han kingdom in the west, and the Eastern Wu kingdom in the south. Each kingdom had its own rulers and generals.

Attempts to Restore Shu Han

A brave general named Jiang Wei tried to bring back the Shu Han kingdom. Shu Han had recently fallen to the Cao Wei kingdom. Jiang Wei wanted another general, Zhong Hui, to start a rebellion. This rebellion would be against Sima Zhao, who was a powerful leader of Cao Wei. Jiang Wei hoped this plan would help Shu Han rise again.

New Emperor for Eastern Wu

In the Eastern Wu kingdom, there was a change in leadership. The emperor, Sun Xiu, passed away. His successor was Sun Hao, who became the new ruler of Eastern Wu.

Important People Who Died in 264

Many important people, especially military leaders, passed away in 264.

• Deng Ai: He was a skilled general for the Cao Wei kingdom.
• Deng Zhong: He was also a general for Wei and the son of the famous general Deng Ai. He was born in 230.
• Jiang Wei: A very important general and strategist for the Shu Han kingdom. He was like a foster son to the legendary strategist Zhuge Liang. Jiang Wei was born in 202.
• Liao Hua: A general who served the Shu Han kingdom.
• Sima Zhao: A powerful general and leader of the Wei kingdom. He was the son of another famous general, Sima Yi. Sima Zhao was born in 211.
• Sun Xiu: He was the Emperor of the Eastern Wu kingdom. He was born in 235.
• Zhang Bu: A general who served the Wu kingdom.
• Zhang Yi: Another general from the Shu kingdom.
• Zhong Hui: A general from the Wei kingdom, who was born in 225.

See also

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