Emperor Wen of Zhou (周文帝)

Overview

Emperor Wen of Zhou was a ruler.

PeriodThree Kingdoms and Six Dynasties

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 534 to AD 556 周文帝
Dated from the passage context · New Book of Tang 95, passage 228

Family

Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.

Parent of Princess Yiyang (義陽公主)
daughter (princess) 公主
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 228

Places and affiliations

Polity Northern Zhou 周 · Relation Ruled
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 228

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 · 1 passage

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祖照，尚周文帝義陽公主，封钜鹿郡公。 His grandfather Zhao married Princess Yiyang, daughter of Emperor Wen of Zhou, and was enfeoffed duke of Julu.