Emperor Wu of Zhou (周武帝)

Overview

Emperor Wu of Zhou was a ruler.

PeriodThree Kingdoms and Six Dynasties

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 577 周武帝平齊
Directly stated · Book of Northern Qi 15, passage 173

Places and affiliations

Relation Ruled · Polity Northern Zhou 周
Directly stated · Book of Northern Qi 15, passage 173

Events and relationships

Admired and appointed
Political · Appointer · With Shiwen (士文)
Directly stated · Book of Northern Qi 15, passage 174
Conquered qi
Military · Conqueror
Directly stated · Book of Northern Qi 15, passage 173

References in the histories

Book of Northern Qi, Chapter 15Volume 15 Biographies 7: Dou Tai; Wei Jing; Lou Zhao; His Nephew Rui; Kudie Gan; His Son Shiwen; Han Gui; Pan Le · 1 passage

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周武帝平齊，山東衣冠多來迎，唯士文閉門自守。 When Emperor Wu of Zhou conquered Qi, the gentry of Shandong poured out to welcome the conquerors — Shiwen alone shut his gates and held himself apart.