Wanyan Zonggan

Timeline

1. 1115–1135Huining Prefecture · Jin ShangjingUnder Emperors Taizu and Taizong, Zonggan participated in the founding cause as Taizu's full brother; after Taizong's accession he served as Amban Bogeile, ranking above the princes and jointly governing state affairs, a core member of Jin's early supreme decision-making body.
2. 1135–1140Shangjing Huining Prefecture · Jin ShangjingAfter Xizong's accession, Zonggan assisted as an uncle; with Wanyan Zongbi, one civil and one military, they jointly supported Jin's court. Zonggan handled internal and clan affairs, mediating succession and power distribution and upholding the legitimacy of Taizong's line.
3. 1141–1148Shangjing Huining Prefecture · Jin ShangjingAround the Treaty of Shaoxing, Zonggan continued to assist at court, supported Zongbi's advocacy for peace, and coordinated relations between civil and military officials. Though advanced in age, he remained trusted by Xizong and was a key pillar stabilizing Jin's politics. After Zongbi's death in 1148, Zonggan became the sole surviving founding elder.
4. 1149–1150Shangjing Huining Prefecture · Jin ShangjingIn his later years Zonggan witnessed Xizong's neglect of governance and the rise of Hailing Wang's power, but could not stop the undercurrents of coup. He died at Huining in 1150 at about sixty years of age. Soon after Zonggan's death Xizong was assassinated, and Jin lost its last founding elder capable of checking Hailing Wang.