Ancient China · Zhou Dynasty Founder King

King Wen 文王

Wén Wáng

Legendary antiquity

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

King Wen was a Zhou Dynasty Founder King.

Life and dates

Attested activity

legendary antiquity
Directly stated · History of Yuan 137, passage 255

Source notes

Historicity legendary
Directly stated · History of Yuan 137, passage 255

References in the histories

History of Yuan, Chapter 137Volume 137 Biographies 24: Chahan, Qushu, Alihaiya, Yihediyaerding, Tuoliehaiya · 1 passage

曰：「發政施仁，文王所以為聖。 He replied: "Issuing benevolent policies and extending kindness—this is why King Wen became a sage.