Overview
Emperor Xiaowen was a ruler.
IdentityHistorical · Male
Found inBook of Wei
Other names
| Type | English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple name | Gaozu | 高祖 | Gaozu |
Life and dates
Attested activity
- AD 471 to AD 499 高祖馭天Dated from the passage context · Book of Wei 91, passage 11
Events and relationships
- Promoted new literary styleCultural · Ruler patronDirectly stated · Book of Wei 91, passages 11-12
Assessments and attributes
- Assessment rivaled Emperor Wu of Han and outshone Cao Pi in literature · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · Book of Wei 91, passage 11
Source notes
- Historicity historicalDirectly stated · Book of Wei 91, passage 14
References in the histories
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