Zhou Fang | |
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| 周訪 | |
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| General Who Stabilizes the South (安南將軍) | |
| In office 319–320 | |
| Monarch | Emperor Yuan of Jin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 260 Jiujiang, Jiangxi |
| Died | 320 Xiangyang, Hubei |
| Children | Zhou Fu Zhou Guang Wife of Tao Zhan |
| Parent | Zhou Min (father) |
| Courtesy name | Shida (士達) |
| Peerage | Marquis of Xunyang County (尋陽縣侯) |
| Posthumous name | Zhuang (壯) |
Zhou Fang (260–320), courtesy name Shida, was a Chinese military general of the Jin dynasty (266–420). He was a key commander of Sima Rui, the future Emperor Yuan of Jin, who helped in laying the foundation of the Eastern Jin dynasty. Under Sima Rui, Zhou Fang defeated the Inspector of Jiangzhou, Hua Yi, contributed in the quelling of Du Tao's rebellion and captured the notorious warlord, Du Zeng. Whilst alive, he also deterred the powerful commander, Wang Dun from rebelling against Jin through his presence and opposition. Apart from his military talents, Zhou Fang was also known for his friendship with another famous general, Tao Kan.