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Biography & Historical Record
Sima Cui (司马粹, 司馬粹, Tư Mã Thôi; c. 250s–c. 280s AD) was an imperial prince of the Western Jin dynasty, endowed with the aristocratic title Prince of Jiyang (济阳王). He was the son of Grand General of Garrisoning the East and Prince of Langya Sima Zhou (司马伷), and his mother was Lady Zhuge (诸葛氏) (daughter of Zhuge Dan of Langya).
Sima Cui was born into the paramount ruling clan of the Jin dynasty, being a grandson of Grand Tutor Sima Yi. During the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin (Sima Yan), after the successful conquest of Eastern Wu in 280 AD, Sima Cui was ennobled as the Prince of Jiyang. However, he passed away at a relatively young age before the catastrophic upheavals of the War of the Eight Princes, leaving an honorable memorial in Jin historical records.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Aristocratic Lineage of Jin: In the records of the Sima imperial house, Sima Cui (司马粹) represents the noble branch of the Langya Princes whose scions later founded the Eastern Jin dynasty at Jiankang.
Sima Cui (司马粹) — Historical Timeline
Imperial Birth
Born to Sima Zhou and Lady Zhuge into the elite clan of Henei Sima.
Prince of Jiyang
Created Prince of Jiyang by Emperor Wu of Jin (Sima Yan).
Early Passing
Passes away in early adulthood before the Eight Princes rebellion.
In Historical Accounts
- Book of Jin (晋书): Volume 38 (Biographies of the Imperial Princes): “Sima Cui, son of Prince of Langya Zhou, was enfeoffed as Prince of Jiyang and passed away early.”
In History
Summary
- Sima Cui (司马粹, Tư Mã Thôi) was Prince of Jiyang, son of Sima Zhou and Lady Zhuge, and grandson of Sima Yi.