Qin and Han · Ruler

Emperor Wu of Han 武帝

Wudi

Attested BC 141 - BC 87

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Emperor Wu of Han was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

BC 141 to BC 87 漢自武帝
Directly stated · Book of Later Han 92, passage 9

Places and affiliations

Western Han 西漢
Relation Ruled
Directly stated · Book of Later Han 92, passage 9

Events and relationships

Favored fangshu
Patronage · Patron
Directly stated · Book of Later Han 92, passage 9

References in the histories

Book of Later Han, Chapter 92Volume 82a: Biographies of Alchemists 1 · 1 passage

漢自武帝頗好方術，天下懷協道藝之士，莫不負策抵掌，順風而屆焉。 Under the Han, once Emperor Wu took a strong interest in esoteric techniques, every adept who hoarded a trick or two shouldered his satchel and hurried to court, eager to catch the imperial breeze.