Overview
Emperor Wencheng was an emperor of Northern Wei; father of Xianwen.
IdentityHistorical · Male
Found inBook of Wei
Other names
| Type | English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple name | Gaozong | 高宗 | Gaozong |
Life and dates
Death
- AD 466 天安元年三月spirit tablet associated in Grand TempleDated from the passage context · Book of Wei 7, passage 30
Attested activity
- AD 465 和平六年夏五月甲辰Dated from the passage context · Book of Wei 7, passages 1, 5
- AD 466 天安元年三月Directly stated · Book of Wei 7, passage 30
Family
Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.
- Parent of Tuoba Hong (拓跋弘)father 父
eldest son 長子 · paternal lineDirectly stated · Book of Wei 7, passage 1 - Spouse of Empress Dowager (皇太后)empress 皇后 · Primary marriageStrongly inferred · Book of Wei 7, passage 6
- Spouse of Lady Li (李貴人)Honored Person 貴人 · ConcubinageStrongly inferred · Book of Wei 7, passage 1
Places and affiliations
- Northern Wei 魏Relation RuledDirectly stated · Book of Wei 7, passage 1
Events and relationships
- Spirit tablet associated in grand templeAD 466 天安元年三月 · Ritual · HonoreeDirectly stated · Book of Wei 7, passage 30
References in the histories
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