Gao Chong


Gao Chong, courtesy name Jishan, was an official of the Northern Wei dynasty of China. He was from the Bohai Commandery.

Biography

His mother, Princess Wuwei, was the daughter of Juqu Mujian of Northern Liang and of Queen Tuoba of Northern Wei. The direct line of Juqu's family was severed in 447. Gao Chong's mother Princess Wuwei was saddened by this, and he followed her will by becoming the heir of Juqu Mujian, changing his surname to Juqu. Emperor Xiaowen of [Northern Wei|Emperor Xiaowen of Wei] appointed him, and he was transferred to Sangonglang of Shangshu. In the next year, his surname Gao was restored, he inherited his father's title, and was appointed Chief of the Army, General Fubo, and Governor of Luoyang County. In the administration of the county, he did not hesitate to expose the influential people, and the government officials and the people feared his majesty. He was about to be promoted by the Imperial court but he died of illness before he could receive the promotion, aged thirty-seven. He was posthumously given the rank of Governor of Yuyang County. In 529, he was further presented with the titles of Conqueror General and Provincial Governor of Cangzhou. He also received the Posthumous name of Chéng.

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