Ancient China · Ruler

Emperor Ku 帝嚳

Di Ku

Dates uncertain

Passages
10
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Emperor Ku as a ruler. This record brings together 10 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Emperor Ku 帝嚳 Di Ku
Title Emperor Ku 帝嚳 Di Ku
Alternate name Gaoxin 高辛 Gaoxin
Clan name Gaoxin clan 高辛氏

Identity

Historicity
Legendary
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Ruler

Life and dates

Death

Attested activity

Family

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  • Kinship Role: talented sons · Count: 8 · Label: Eight Pures / 八元
    Explicit · shiji:001:s0193

Career and standing

Source notes

References in the histories

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Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 1Annals of the Five Emperors · 10 passages