Ancient China · Astrologer

Pi Zao 裨灶

Attested BC 570 - BC 540

Passages
2
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Pi Zao as an astrologer and diviner. This record brings together 2 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Pi Zao 裨灶 Pi Zao

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Astrologer
  • Diviner

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 春秋 · Western Interval: Start: BC 570 · End: BC 540

Career and standing

References in the histories

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Records of the Three Kingdoms, Chapter 63Volume 63: Book of Wu 18: Biographies of Wu Fan, Liu Dun, and Zhao Da · 2 passages