Ancient China · Ruler

Emperor Shun 帝舜

Dì Shùn

Dates uncertain

Passages
2
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Emperor Shun as a ruler. This record brings together 2 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Emperor Shun 帝舜 Dì Shùn
Temple Emperor Shun 帝舜
Personal Shun
Alternate Yu

Identity

Historicity
Legendary
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Ruler

Life and dates

Attested activity

Source notes

References in the histories

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Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 3Annals of Yin · 2 passages