Huzheng succeeded his father Tute Ruoshi Zhujiu as chanyu of the Xiongnu in 178 AD. He was killed by the Han Emissary Zhang Xiu (張修) in 179 AD. The title of chanyu passed to the Western Tuqi Prince Qiangqu.[1]

Huzheng
Chanyu
Reignc.178-179 AD
PredecessorTute Ruoshi Zhujiu
SuccessorQiangqu
DynastyJucheer
FatherTute Ruoshi Zhujiu

Footnotes edit

  1. ^ Crespigny 2007, p. 360.

References edit

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Preceded by Chanyu of the Southern Xiongnu
178-179 AD
Succeeded by