Emperor Wen of Sui (隋文帝)

Overview

Emperor Wen of Sui was a Sui Emperor.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 581 to AD 604 隋文帝
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passages 146, 152

Family

Kin of Dou Kang (竇抗)
emperor's nephew 帝甥 · maternal line · Through Princess Ancheng (安成公主)
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passages 146, 148
Sibling of Princess Ancheng (安成公主)
elder sister 姊
younger brother 姊之弟
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 146

Places and affiliations

Polity Sui 隋 · Relation Ruled
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 146

Events and relationships

Visited Kang's residence and feasted with family rites
Ritual · Visitor · With Dou Kang (竇抗)
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 152

References in the histories

New Book of Tang, Chapter 95Volume 95 Biographies 20: Gao Jian and Fifth Generation Descendents: Gao Zhong, Dou Weizhi, Douzhi, Dou Gui, Dou Cong, Dou Kang, Dou Jing, Dou Dan, Dou Zhi, Dou Congsun: Dou Dexuan · 2 passages

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母，隋文帝姊安成公主也。 His mother was Emperor Wen of Sui's elder sister, Princess Ancheng.

將之官，文帝幸其第，酣宴如家人禮。 As he prepared to take up his post, Emperor Wen visited his home and feasted with him as one of the family.