Ancient China · Ancient Recluse

Chao Fu 巢父

Cháo Fù

Dates uncertain

Passages
4
Chapters
2
Histories
2

Overview

The translated histories identify Chao Fu as a hermit. This record brings together 4 passages from 2 chapters across 2 histories, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Chao Fu 巢父 Cháo Fù
Personal name Chao Chao
Alternate name Chao Father 巢父
Personal name Chao Fu 巢父 Cháo Fù
Personal name Chao Fu Chao

Identity

Historicity
Legendary
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Hermit

Life and dates

Attested activity

Assessments and attributes

References in the histories

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Book of Later Han, Chapter 94Volume 83: Biographies of Hermits · 2 passages
History of Jin, Chapter 127Volume 127 Biographies 65: Xiao You, Wendihanwolubu, Chen Yan, Liu Yu, Meng Xing, Wang Zhen, Liu Zheng, Yin Yi, Chu Chengliang, Wang Qufei, Zhao Zhi, Du Shisheng, Hao Tianting, Xue Jiyuan, Gao Zhongzhen, Zhang Qian, Wang Rumei, Song Ke, Xin Yuan, Wang Yuke · 2 passages