# Sima Liang

_Regent for Jin Dynasty Emperor Hui (died 291)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Sima Liang (司馬亮), courtesy name Ziyi (子翼), formally Prince Wencheng of Ru'nan (汝南文成王), was briefly a regent during the reign of Emperor Hui during the Western Jin dynasty. He was the first of the eight princes commonly associated with the War of the Eight Princes.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 233 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3273268#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Wen County ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3273268#P19))
- **Died:** 291 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3273268#P570))
- **Citizenship:** China ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3273268#P27))
- **Positions held:** regent (since 291) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3273268#P39))

## Questions

**When was Sima Liang born?**  
Sima Liang was born on 233 in Wen County.

**What positions has Sima Liang held?**  
Positions held by Sima Liang include: regent (since 291).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Sima Liang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sima_Liang) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3273268](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3273268) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Sima Liang". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/sima-liang. Retrieved 13 November 2026.