Emperor Mo of Jin
| Emperor Mo of Jin |
| Emperor of the Jin dynasty |
| Reign |
9 February 1234 |
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| Born |
(unknown) |
| Died |
9 February 1234(1234-02-09)
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| Full name |
Wanyan Chenglin (sinicised name)
Hudun (Jurchen name)
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| Era dates |
| Shengchang (盛昌; 1234) |
| Temple name |
| Zhaozong (昭宗) |
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| Full name |
Wanyan Chenglin (sinicised name)
Hudun (Jurchen name)
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| Era dates |
| Shengchang (盛昌; 1234) |
| Temple name |
| Zhaozong (昭宗) |
Emperor Mo of Jin (died 9 February 1234), personal name Hudun, sinicised name Wanyan Chenglin, was the last emperor of the Jurchen-led Jin dynasty, which ruled northern China between the 12th and 13th centuries. Originally a military general, he inherited the throne from his predecessor, Emperor Aizong, during the siege of Caizhou. He was killed in action on the same day he was crowned emperor, when Caizhou fell to the allied forces of the Mongol Empire and Southern Song dynasty. Having ruled as emperor for less than a day, or maybe even just a few hours, he holds the record for being the shortest-reigning monarch in Chinese history.
Wanyan Chenglin was a descendant of Helibo, the father of Aguda (Emperor Taizu), the founder and first emperor of the Jin dynasty. He served as a military general under the Jin dynasty. Emperor Aizong regarded him highly for his courage and talent. Wanyan Chenglin's elder brother, Wanyan Chengyi (完顏承裔), served as the chancellor, and was killed in action around 1232 in a battle at Pucheng (蒲城) against the Mongols.
In 1232, when the Mongol Empire attacked the Jin dynasty, Emperor Aizong abandoned the capital, Bianjing (汴京; present-day Kaifeng, Henan Province), and fled to Caizhou (蔡州; present-day Runan County, Henan Province). Wanyan Chenglin accompanied the emperor and stayed with him throughout the journey, while many ministers and officers deserted the emperor along the way. Upon arriving in Caizhou, Wanyan Chenglin advised Emperor Aizong to establish a central command and actively prepare defences for an attack by the Mongols.
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