Prince Xiu of Shu (蜀王秀)

Overview

Prince Xiu of Shu was a Royal Family Member.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 590 to AD 602 蜀王秀辟為記室
Dated from the passage context · New Book of Tang 95, passages 87-88

Career and standing

Prince of Shu 蜀王
Held
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 87
Deposed
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 88

Events and relationships

Relation Recruiter of · Person Dou Wei (竇威)
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 87

References in the histories

New Book of Tang, Chapter 95Volume 95 Biographies 20: Gao Jian and Fifth Generation Descendents: Gao Zhong, Dou Weizhi, Douzhi, Dou Gui, Dou Cong, Dou Kang, Dou Jing, Dou Dan, Dou Zhi, Dou Congsun: Dou Dexuan · 2 passages

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蜀王秀辟為記室，威以秀多不法，謝疾去。 Prince Xiu of Shu appointed him recorder, but Wei, finding the prince lawless, pleaded illness and resigned.

秀廢，府屬皆得罪，威獨免。 When Xiu was deposed, every member of his staff was punished — Wei alone escaped.