Liu Hong (Jin dynasty)

Liu Hong
劉弘
Inspector of Jingzhou
(荊州刺史)
In office
303 (303)  306 (306)
Personal details
Born236
Suixi County, Anhui
Died306 (aged 6970)
Xiangyang, Hubei
RelationsLiu Fu (grandfather)
ChildrenLiu Fan
ParentLiu Jing
OccupationGovernor
Courtesy nameHeji (和季)
Shuhe (叔和)
PeerageDuke of Xuancheng
(宣城公)
Posthumous name
  • Duke Yuan of Xincheng
    (新城元公)

Liu Hong (236 – 306), courtesy name Heji or Shuhe, was a military general and politician of the Jin dynasty (266–420). He was most known for his role as Inspector of Jingzhou between 303 and 306. After quelling the revolt of Zhang Chang, Liu Hong ushered Jingzhou into a brief period of peace and stability, making it a haven for refugees fleeing the various conflicts happening throughout most parts of China at the time. His administration made him a revered figure among the people, and traditional historians praised him as a model governor.