Ancient China · Reclusive Worthy

Boyi 伯夷

Bo Yi

Dates uncertain

Passages
1
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Boyi as a hermit. This record brings together 1 passage from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

RolesHermit
Found inBook of Wei

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Boyi 伯夷 Bo Yi
Personal name Boyi 夷齊 Bo Yi

Identity

Historicity
Legendary
Identification
Named
Sex
Uncertain

Roles

  • Hermit

Life and dates

Attested activity

Family

  • Sibling of Shuqi (叔齊)
    Kinship Term: Boyi and Shuqi / 夷齊 · Shared Parentage: full

References in the histories

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Book of Wei, Chapter 96Volume 90: Retired Officals: Sui Kua, Feng Liang, Li Mi, Zheng Xiu · 1 passage